Summary:
Summit Ridge Energy is seeking a Procurement Manager to join our team. The Procurement Manager will purchase goods and services from external resources to assist with preparing and coordinating the development and implementation of renewable energy projects. This position plays a vital part in the company’s overall business strategy as it requires strategic planning and analysis to acquire these goods and services in a timely manner at the best possible value. Our ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role or function and bring knowledge in contract administration, renewable energy systems, engineering principles, project management processes, construction management processes, and/or electrical codes to the team. The Procurement Manager must be willing to travel up to 20% of their time.
About Us:
As the nation’s leading commercial solar company, Summit Ridge Energy merges financial innovation and industry-leading execution to deliver clean, locally generated energy. This has made Summit Ridge one of the fastest-growing energy companies in America.
Since launching in 2017, the company has raised more than $5B in project capital to finance 200+ solar farms servicing 50,000 homes and businesses nationwide.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Direct the Procurement team in support of the objectives of Summit Ridge Energy
- Sources and manages owner-supplied equipment
- Ensures timely procurement and delivery of Owner-Supplied Equipment to support Project Schedules
- Prepares Supply Agreements and Purchase Orders and all necessary backup
- Responsible for/manages 3rd party logistics
- Understand supply capacity and market trends
- Qualify suppliers to ensure compliance with the company’s corporate policies and contracts
- Prepare formal RFPs for equipment and assist with review & evaluation of proposals in conjunction with the Engineering team.
- Maintain and manage inventory levels; oversee team member who conducts random records/warehouse inspections
- Prepare and review appropriate documentation (A&A, Waivers, and other documentation as required ) to support project financing
- Prepare and present procurement recommendations to senior leadership
- Other duties as assigned to support Summit Ridge Energy’s procurement needs
Required Skills/Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, or general management
- 3-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in the same or similar environments
- Experience managing a team
- Some knowledge of electrical systems
- Solid and effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of the procurement process and experience negotiating contracts
- Strong organizational and time management skills; acute awareness and ability to manage numerous deadlines
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally
- Demonstrated independent thinking, initiative, and creativity
- Ability to function successfully both independently and within a team
- Knowledge of renewable energy systems, engineering principles, project management processes, and construction management processes preferred
- Authorized to work in the US
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Summit Ridge Energy, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
Occupational Health and Safety: SRE provides a workplace free from recognized hazards and complies with standards, rules, and regulations issued under the OSH Act.
Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, and teleconferencing software.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
