Manager, Procurement

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.

LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.

POSITION:

Manager, Procurement

Department:

Project Execution

Location:

Dallas, TX

Status:

Exempt Non-Exempt

Company Overview:

Leeward Renewable Energy is a growth-oriented renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 22 renewable energy facilities across nine states, totaling more than 2,000 MW of installed capacity. We are actively developing new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with 17 GW of projects under development spanning over 100 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.

Leeward 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$105 billion in net assets (as of December 31, 2020).

Job Summary:

The Manager of Procurement is a senior individual contributor and member of the Project Execution and Procurement. The Manager of Procurement reports to the Director of Procurement and will have a focus on leading the drafting and negotiation of major equipment supply contracts as well as contracts for EPC services. As a member of the Project Execution and Procurement team, the Manager of Procurement works closely cross functionally with counsel and subject matter experts to drive contract negotiations to close efficiently, while balancing commercial, legal, and execution priorities while achieving consistency with corporate commercial and risk management guidelines.

Essential Functions:

- Manage RFPs to determine best-fit 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

Qualifications:

- 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 fast-paced business environment

Physical Demands:

- Position will require sitting for long periods of time as well as occasionally lifting up to twenty-pound 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.

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.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.