Procurement Manager, Capital Equipment

REV Renewables, an LS Power company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy and energy storage projects across North America. With over 2.9 GW of operating assets and a robust development pipeline—REV is at the forefront of the clean energy transition. Our mission is to deliver affordable, reliable, and clean electric power to all. Through a commitment to innovation, REV continuously adapts to the evolving regulatory, environmental, and market landscape to deliver optimized energy solutions. Learn more at https://www.revrenewables.com. Job Summary: We are seeking an execution-oriented supply chain professional with the ability to think creatively and strategically to maximize value creation for REV through the supply chain function. This will include execution of the capital procurement process: from demand forecasting through RFP/RFQ and contract management. This will also include strategic initiatives, including risk evaluation and mitigation, new category and supplier strategies, etc. Importantly, the individual should partner effectively with internal stakeholders in Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Finance, Tax and Legal Teams throughout the project lifecycle. Duties/Responsibilities: Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Finance, Tax and Legal Teams on procurement activities for utility-scale storage and solar projects. Manage the strategic sourcing process for capital equipment, as follows: Work with Development, Engineering and Construction teams to determine each project’s needs for owner furnished capital equipment. Equipment may include batteries and solar modules. Build sourcing strategies composed of the category/spend profile, market intelligence, supplier shortlist, risk assessment, recommended approach to market, commercial analysis and award recommendation. Thoroughly understand market dynamics, including key policies that drive the solar and BESS market. Develop risk assessments and mitigations for the category and contract. Coordinate with Engineering and Construction on Technical Specifications. Execute RFIs & RFP’s, in collaboration with internal team. Issue the RFP and lead supplier communications. Lead the RFP commercial evaluation, gaining input from the project team as required. Coordinate with Engineering and Construction on the results of the technical evaluation. Summarize bid results and make an award recommendation. Negotiate the final contract in coordination with Development, Engineering, Construction and Legal. Ensure commercial provisions align with desired project outcomes. Achieve final signatures and kickoff agreement. Monitor supplier manufacturing milestones to ensure progression of schedule. Coordinate QA scope with third parties as required (in-line inspections, FAT witness, etc). Track supplier performance metrics. Incorporate lessons learned into future RFPs and contracts. Ensure all procurement efforts support REV goals for safety as well as on-time, on-budget projects. Support contract change order management. Required Education/Skills/Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering or related discipline. Minimum of ten years’ direct experience procuring capital equipment, preferably for utility-scale BESS, solar and wind projects. Knowledge of BESS, solar and wind power projects. Familiarity with challenges and trends in the renewable industry. Knowledge of project milestones for large power projects. Strategic thinker with ability to creatively solve problems and generate competitive advantage for the organization. Ability to work independently with minimal direction. Excellent negotiation skills and strong knowledge of the capital equipment supply base. Solid knowledge of LD’s, guarantees, warranties and securities. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Must be able to sit/stand at a desk, using a computer workstation. The employee is occasionall…

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