Procurement Manager

14 hours ago

Minnetonka, United States Conductor Power Full time

Job Summary:

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of procurement activities within the organization's renewable energy projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the renewable energy industry, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Overall responsibility and oversight for procurement of the project, including management of all procurement personnel and reporting as required.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Ensure proper systems and processes are established, maintained, and continually improved throughout the procurement group.
  • Gather and analyze industry and market data to provide the organization with the latest and most competitive pricing.
  • Monitor and improve the overall performance of the procurement team following Conductor Power policies and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
  • Host quarterly commodity reviews to highlight key market and vendor opportunities and constraints.
  • Assists in providing insight for qualification and selection of suppliers and overall performance improvement.
  • Will lead a group of purchasing agents and buyers throughout the process of building relationships, negotiating, evaluating, conducting interviews, and managing supplier and vendor contracts.
  • Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers to procure goods, services, and supplies.
  • Take responsibility for overall purchasing and strategic initiatives to build a competitive position.
  • Build relationships with the project teams (preconstruction and engineering) to understand how equipment and materials perform according to our construction means and methods.
  • Understand which equipment and materials bring our program a competitive and strategic advantage.
  • Maintain supplier performance KPIs and work with suppliers towards continual improvement.
  • Collaborate with Logistics Manager to ensure appropriate inventory and utilization of excess material.
  • Stay informed about market trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments in the renewable energy industry. Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings in procurement processes.
  • Complies with all company policies.
  • All other duties as assigned or delegated.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Proficiency in development and adherence to procurement procedures and plans.
  • Excellent negotiation and team-building skills.
  • Strong organizational, presentation, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment required.
  • Proactive attitude and initiative.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to take ownership and accountability.
  • Excellent reasoning and decision-making skills.
  • Positive, proactive attitude.
  • Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related roles, preferably in the renewable energy industry.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Solar and Renewable Energy.
  • At least 5 years of experience in Procurement.
Physical Requirements:
  • Primarily sedentary work when working in the office. Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and other team members.
  • When navigating a job site, the ability to move around project sites, which may involve walking, climbing stairs, and navigating uneven terrain.
Travel:
  • As required or requested by director or executive team.
Benefits:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Simple IRA
  • Life, AD & D Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • EAP
  • PTO


* This position may also be located in at Conductor Power's Baxter, MN office.

Conductor Power provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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