Manager of Procurement - Dallas, United States - Leeward Energy

Description

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a high-growth renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 31 wind, solar and energy storage facilities across the United States, totaling approximately 3 gigawatts of generating capacity.

We are actively developing new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with about 30 GW of projects under development spanning over 125 projects.

With projects currently under construction and soon to commence construction, we expect to commercialize over 1,000 MW of renewable energy projects in the next two years.

• LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, a preeminent global infrastructure investor and investment arm of OMERS, one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans with C$127.4 billion in net assets (as at June 30, 2023).
• As passionate renewable energy advocates, we take great pride in responsible development and the safe operation of our projects. We are focused on building sustainable solutions for clean, renewable energy, and we remain dedicated to empowering communities through energy independence, job creation, and lasting partnerships.

• Manage RFPs to determine bestfit suppliers for major equipment and EPC services based on company objectives
• Analyze bids and qualify vendors based on quality, cost, and contractual term criteria. Provide recommendations to senior staff on supplier strategy
• Build and maintain relationships with key vendors
• Lead contract negotiations with major equipment suppliers and/or EPC service providers to support construction of Leeward's wind, solar, and/or battery projects
• Provide updates to senior staff on contractual risks associated with each respective contract or counterparty along with mitigation recommendations
• Coordinate drafting of contractual language across legal, commercial, and technical stakeholders
• Ensure quality and safety are key aspects of contractual terms and conditions
• Maintain understanding of the market including current pricing and key terms and conditions provisions

• Bachelors degree in a related field
• 5+ years of experience negotiating supply or service agreements
• Experience working in an energy industry, renewable energy highly preferred
• Detail oriented with a demonstrated high level of organization
• Demonstrate excellent intrapersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply contracts and inherent contractual risks
• Able to balance competing priorities in a fastpaced business environment

• Position will require sitting for long periods of time as well as occasionally lifting up to twentypound boxes.
• Occasional travel
• Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.