Sr Contracts and Procurement Manager

Urban Grid, a leading independent power producer, facilitates a rapid and sustainable energy transition by developing high-quality renewable energy projects, fostering community partnerships, and serving as a good land steward. Our company is positioned to own and operate its facilities while cultivating a land management system that benefits farmers, communities, and the natural world through agrivoltaics. Urban Grid maintains a delivery-focused approach with the goal of being a good neighbor, corporate citizen, and trusted energy solutions partner. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with teams situated strategically throughout the United States, Urban Grid has a long history of contributing to the clean energy economy. In addition to 940 megawatts currently under construction, we are actively developing a growing portfolio of more than 12,000 megawatts of solar PV and 7,000 megawatts of co-located and stand-alone energy storage. To learn more, please visit www.UrbanGridSolar.com.

 Urban Grid is a portfolio company of Brookfield. one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets.

Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry.

Job Summary:

Urban Grid is seeking a capable Sr Contracts and Procurement Manager. As a Sr Contracts and Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement, contracting, and supply chain operations related to the development and construction of solar energy projects. You will play a critical role in sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and managing the procurement of solar equipment and materials, ensuring that projects are developed and then executed efficiently and cost-effectively. This position requires strong negotiation skills, strong contract drafting skills, technical knowledge of solar technologies, and a deep understanding of procurement.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, prescreen, and evaluate potential suppliers of solar equipment, including solar panels, inverters, mounting systems, and related materials.
• Identify, prescreen, and evaluate potential suppliers of Engineer, Procure, and Construct (EPC) services for solar balance of system, substations, switchyards, and transmission and distribution lines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure a reliable supply chain.
• Lead the sourcing process from RFI to contraction execution.
• Negotiate favorable terms and contracts with suppliers, including pricing, delivery schedules, and quality standards.
• Analyze and manage the cost structure of solar projects, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and optimization.
• Monitor market trends and pricing fluctuations in the solar industry.
• Develop and implement strategies to minimize procurement costs while maintaining quality.
• Implement quality control measures and protocols for incoming materials and equipment.
• Resolve any quality issues with suppliers and work to continuously improve product quality.
• Optimize the supply chain to reduce lead times and streamline the procurement process.
• Ensure that all procurement activities comply with relevant laws and regulations, such as environmental standards and import/export requirements.
• Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and certification requirements.
• Prepare RFPs, coordinate bid schedules, and evaluate vendor proposals to determine cost-competitive pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field. A masters degree or relevant certification is a plus.
• 8 years experience preferred in solar procurement.
• Proven experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related role, with a focus on solar energy projects.
• In-depth knowledge of solar technologies, equipment, and industry trends.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Adept knowledge of procurement fundamentals.
• Strong knowledge of Contract drafting principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with project management principles and software including Procore.

Benefits

Urban Grid offers an exciting benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life, and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and a retirement plan with matching. Full-time position with a competitive compensation package, including bonus.