ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track on going equipment and spare parts procurement needs for solar PV projects.
• Manage day to day operation and performance of direct reports underneath.
• Plan and build the procurement capability and capacity meeting company needs.
• Build and manage the standard procurement process and workflow meeting company and project needs.
• Manage pre-sales discussions with equipment vendors to ensure we have executed NDA, required support documents, and pricing.
• Build and maintain relationships with major solar equipment vendors, particular module and inverter companies.
• As need be, secure one or more bids and provide procurement analysis.
• Coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure equipment model, price, and schedule meets project needs.
• Negotiate equipment purchase orders and agreement, subcontract agreement, master service agreements, and other types of procurement contracts within Company Protocol.
• Managedeliveriesandprovideupdateswhilecommunicatingwiththekeycontactattheshipping address.
• Collect, review, and process payment of invoices.
• Track historical data, including price, schedule, and experience.
• As need be, secure storage facilities for short & long-term storage.
• Maintain all documentation.
• Promote and solicit future vendors.
• Work closely in a close-knit team environment and with other groups, including development, portfolio operations, and legal departments, as necessary.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company’s attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 15 years of overall procurement/project management
• 5 years of Solar PV experience, proven reporting of financial, work, and schedule progress.
• Organizational and process orientation skills to maintain documentation, correspondence, and related files
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
• Proficiency with Project planning and Management Software, PV Bid, PowerPoint, Excel and other similar software
• Ability to review Schedules and Budgets for accuracy and completeness
• Undergraduate Degree from a fully accredited college or university
• Ability to work independently as required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Internal communication and a team approach are a must
• Legally entitled to work in the US
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software Like Procore.