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RWE Gruppe

Senior Manager, Procurement PV & BESS

RWE Gruppe, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Functional area:

Procurement

Remuneration:

Exempt

The

Senior Manager, Procurement PV & BESS

implements procurement category and contracts strategies for Solar & BESS Capital Equipment in support of RWE Clean Energy’s business.

Role Responsibilities

Solar & Energy Storage Category and Contract Management (with primary focus on PV Modules and Inverters) - implement and proactively manage equipment contract execution with comprehensive understanding of the market and regulatory environment

Manage relationship with key suppliers, coordinate execution of PO calloffs under MSAs or standalone contracts

Implement the Procurement strategy for tendering, evaluating and contracting Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage equipment to support the new build PV and energy storage projects

Oversee the execution of procurement deliverables for multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring alignment with portfolio-level timelines, budgets, and risk tolerances

Serve as the key interface between internal stakeholders for project procurement execution (Project Execution, Credit, Legal, AP, Logistics, Structured Finance, etc)

Drive value by executing project procurement solutions and negotiating cost-savings

Work closely with the Project Execution, Credit and Legal teams to execute procurement strategies for projects and assure Supply Chain activities are performed consistent with established schedules and budgets

Resolve escalated supplier disputes or complex contract issues, guiding team members in developing resolution strategies while maintaining supplier relationships

Develop and maintain contacts and relationships with major equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and major contractors providing services to the renewable energy industry

Ensure that policies, compliance rules and processes are properly implemented and observed

Coordination skills to meet the needs of Development, Project Execution, and Energy Marketing (Partnering) to successfully construct solar farms and energy storage projects in North America

Thorough understanding of the market and regulatory environment

Ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and respond quickly to changes in the build program

Job Requirements and Experiences

Bachelor’s Degree Minimum. Engineering or Business background

Minimum 8 years procurement work experience and a minimum of 5 years work experience in the renewable energy business with primary focus on solar PV and energy storage

Knowledge of the procurement process and experience in negotiating large power generation equipment contracts. Logistics experience is an upside

Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships

Proactive mindset for problem solving and risk mitigation

Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space

Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines

Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables

Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team

Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds

Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable

Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations

Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range:

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $126,000 - $175,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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