Senior Manager Contracts & Procurement

Key Responsibilities Include Procurement Leadership

- Develop and execute procurement strategies for equipment, materials, and services required during development and construction phases.

- Lead competitive sourcing processes for major capital equipment (e.g., wind turbines, modules, inverters, BESS, balance-of-plant).

- Establish procurement processes and templates fit-for-purpose in a lean environment without a centralized supply chain department.

- Ensure compliance with Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) requirements, forced labour laws and applicable tariff policies

Contract Management

- Negotiate and execute contracts for EPC, equipment supply, and construction service agreements, in collaboration with BluEarth's legal team.

- Administer contracts through project lifecycle, managing change orders, claims, and disputes during construction.

- Ensure compliance with contract terms, regulatory requirements, and company standards.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

- Build and maintain relationships with key OEMs, EPC contractors, and development-stage service providers (engineering, permitting, and construction).

- Monitor market trends, pricing, lead times, and supply chain risks; provide insights to support project budgeting and investment cases.

- Maintain and leverage supplier networks to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and timely delivery.

Project & Development Support

- Partner with Development and Construction teams to align procurement timelines with project schedules.

- Provide cost and commercial input into project development, financial models, and investment approvals.

- Comfort in presentations to executive leadership

- Support M&A and greenfield development activities by assessing supply chain considerations, risks, and opportunities.

- Uphold all aspects of BluEarth’s Environmental, Health, & Safety policies, practices, and programs.

- Uphold the company’s core values.

Education

- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field. A professional designation (e.g., SCMP, CPSM, PMP) is an asset.

Experience

- Minimum 10 years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 5 years in renewable energy, BESS, utilities, or major infrastructure.

- Proven track record negotiating and executing large, complex equipment supply and EPC contracts.

- Experience supporting both Canada and U.S. project development and construction strongly preferred.

- Familiarity with FEOC requirements, forced labour laws and applicable tariff policies

Skills & Personal Characteristics

- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

- Comfortable leading discussions and building rapport with executive-level stakeholders

- In depth understanding of renewable energy industry.

- Demonstrated ability to both formulate and execute strategy.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills, with the ability to motivate teams, build relationships, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

- Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities.

- Strong work ethic and high integrity.

- Analytical thinker with the ability to translate market insights into actionable commercial strategies and initiatives to drive revenue growth and market expansion.

- Results-oriented with a history of achieving and exceeding targets and business objectives in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

- Able to earn the trust of others.

- Persistent, dedicated, motivated, and a good sense of humour.

- Ability to work with minimal supervision.

- Professional, respectful, and charismatic.

- Exercises independent judgement and discretion in performing tasks.

Job Requirements

- Able to commit to a flexible work schedule that often involves significant time outside of typical work times.

- Ability to travel within the United States, Canada, and Internationally.