Sr. Manager or Director, Procurement (BESS)
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About Avantus
Avantus is shaping the future by making reliable, low-cost clean energy a global reality. Our legacy of leadership in next generation solar energy includes developing one of the nation’s largest solar clusters and one of the first projects to beat fossil fuel prices back in 2016. Today, we are expanding the boundaries of existing technologies to build one of the largest portfolios of smart power plants with integrated storage, capable of providing millions of people with affordable, zero-emission energy – day and night. Through our relentless pursuit of better, we are decarbonizing our planet at the gigaton level, and bringing the advantages of clean energy to all of us.
About Avantus
Avantus is shaping the future by making reliable, low-cost clean energy a global reality. Our legacy of leadership in next generation solar energy includes developing one of the nation’s largest solar clusters and one of the first projects to beat fossil fuel prices back in 2016. Today, we are expanding the boundaries of existing technologies to build one of the largest portfolios of smart power plants with integrated storage, capable of providing millions of people with affordable, zero-emission energy – day and night. Through our relentless pursuit of better, we are decarbonizing our planet at the gigaton level, and bringing the advantages of clean energy to all of us.
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for a Sr. Manager or Director of Procurement position. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications and detail-oriented organizational skills. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Procurement.
Our Procurement team is growing and we’re looking for a Sr. Manager or Director of Procurement to join our team. This person will join an experienced team with the main objective of driving implementation of Avantus’ procurement strategy and standards across solar PV + storage systems and components. The annual equipment spend will be well over $1 billion as we push to continue to deploy some of the most valuable and highest performing utility scale renewable energy resources across the United States Southwest.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Execution
- Lead best-in-class global sourcing strategies for owner-procured energy storage system (ESS) components—including inverters, AC/DC balance-of-system, transformers, switchgear, BESS, and EPC selection.
- Manage and execute complex RFPs, commercial analysis, and contracting for equipment and services across integration, controls, construction, and O&M.
- Create and follow best practices in processes for large scale procurement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Finance, Legal, etc.) to ensure aligned contract development and negotiation, with appropriate terms and risk allocation.
- Work with Design and lead a proactive supplier development program to qualify new competitive sources efficiently and effectively.
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships across key vendor categories.
- Develop and implement supplier relationship management (SRM) processes to ensure long-term alignment with business goals.
- Maintain supplier quality standards to meet the company’s delivery and performance expectations.
- Ensure commercial considerations are embedded early in the project lifecycle by coordinating closely with technical teams during specification and design stages.
- Evaluate and implement alternate contracting strategies to enhance project competitiveness and execution.
- Identify and mitigate vendor-related risks by leveraging market insights across the storage and PV value chains.
- Define and track supplier performance metrics to drive accountability and improvement.
- Establish KPIs for the procurement organization to measure and optimize internal effectiveness.
- Design creative, fit-for-purpose sourcing strategies to support evolving project and market needs.
- Detail-oriented, highly organized.
- Ability to multi-task and manage tight timelines.
- Effective in working with multiple stakeholders and within cross functional team.
- BS in STEM, MBA, or demonstrated experience in driving procurement and/or transactions.
- 5-10 years of increasingly progressive procurement and/or transactions experience, with at least two years of direct BESS experience.
- Experience with a solar power developer or an “asset heavy” organization with a large CAPEX expenditure is ideal.
The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits.
Pay Range
$148,232—$197,650 USD
Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
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