Procurement Associate

COMPANY OVERVIEW TransGrid Energy is a renewable energy company focused on investing, developing, owning and operating utility-scale battery energy storage systems and solar projects. TransGrid has a robust pipeline of projects in the near term, and it will expand its energy asset portfolio across the United States. As an affiliate company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company driven by a firm commitment to advancing the clean energy future, TransGrid Energy is strived to shape the renewable energy landscape by providing sustainable and reliable power solutions tailored to meet the energy needs of today and tomorrow. POSITION OVERVIEW The Procurement Associate is responsible for independently driving the subcontract buyout process from RFP through contract execution, while maintaining vendor pre-qualification information and monitoring vendor performance. The role supports the development and administration of complex construction, subcontract, master service, and supply agreements and may be assigned equipment and material purchasing activities as needed. This position is intended for an experienced procurement professional who can take increasing ownership of procurement activities and develop toward a future management role. This position reports to the Procurement Manager. RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support and optimize project procurement activities on behalf of the Owner; Manage the RFP process with limited direction from the Procurement Manager, including, but not limited to: Prepare and issue RFPs to qualified EPC Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers; Establish, maintain, and meet bid schedules; Obtain necessary documents and information from internal stakeholders to develop RFPs; Obtain and organize bids and maintain bidder lists; and Prepare bid evaluations and bid analyses for Management review. Support project procurement activities, including Owner-Purchased Equipment (OPE), project materials, and services, as applicable; Support the administration and management of EPC, subcontract, supply, engineering, financing-related, and other project service agreements; Assist with the development and administration of Change Orders, amendments, and other contract management documents; Review, compare, and evaluate contractor, subcontractor, and supplier proposals and historical pricing to assess commercial reasonableness and identify cost-saving opportunities; Support the negotiation of commercial terms in accordance with company policies and guidelines; Monitor EPC Contractor, subcontractor, and supplier compliance with contractual and project requirements and coordinate with internal stakeholders to address issues as needed; Support contract approval processes by maintaining required documentation, approval records, contract status, and procurement tracking; Ensure project costs are properly categorized and supported when submitting contracts and procurement items for approval, including comparison of estimated costs to actual costs; Coordinate and maintain documentation related to Prevailing Wage Act (PWA), Investment Tax Credit (ITC), and other applicable project compliance requirements; Support project insurance coordination, including maintaining insurance-related documentation and tracking applicable requirements and obligations; Support the Project Management with contract and procurement information, including matters related to scope, pricing, contractual obligations, and continuing project requirements; Maintain accurate, complete, and organized procurement and contract records in accordance with company record retention procedures to support reporting, audits, and internal controls; Support the transition of ongoing PWA, insurance, contractual, and other continuing project obligations and records to Asset Management following project completion; and Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management. REQUIRED QUALIFI…

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