Head of Procurement (Virtual Position)

Manager or Director, Procurement (BESS) Join to apply for the Sr. Manager or Director, Procurement (BESS) role at Avantus Manager or Director, Procurement (BESS) Manager or Director, Procurement (BESS) role at Avantus Avantus is shaping the future by making reliable, low-cost clean energy a global reality. Our legacy of leadership in next generation solar energy includes developing one of the nations largest solar clusters and one of the first projects to beat fossil fuel prices back in 2016. Today, we are expanding the boundaries of existing technologies to build one of the largest portfolios of smart power plants with integrated storage, capable of providing millions of people with affordable, zero-emission energy day and night. Through our relentless pursuit of better, we are decarbonizing our planet at the gigaton level, and bringing the advantages of clean energy to all of us. Avantus is shaping the future by making reliable, low-cost clean energy a global reality. Our legacy of leadership in next generation solar energy includes developing one of the nations largest solar clusters and one of the first projects to beat fossil fuel prices back in 2016. Today, we are expanding the boundaries of existing technologies to build one of the largest portfolios of smart power plants with integrated storage, capable of providing millions of people with affordable, zero-emission energy day and night. Through our relentless pursuit of better, we are decarbonizing our planet at the gigaton level, and bringing the advantages of clean energy to all of us. Manager or Director of Procurement position. Director, Procurement. Our Procurement team is growing and were looking for a Sr. Manager or Director of Procurement to join our team. This person will join an experienced team with the main objective of driving implementation of Avantus procurement strategy and standards across solar PV + storage systems and components. The annual equipment spend will be well over $1 billion as we push to continue to deploy some of the most valuable and highest performing utility scale renewable energy resources across the United States Southwest. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Execution Lead best-in-class global sourcing strategies for owner-procured energy storage system (ESS) componentsincluding inverters, AC/DC balance-of-system, transformers, switchgear, BESS, and EPC selection. Manage and execute complex RFPs, commercial analysis, and contracting for equipment and services across integration, controls, construction, and O&M. Create and follow best practices in processes for large scale procurement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Finance, Legal, etc.) to ensure aligned contract development and negotiation, with appropriate terms and risk allocation. Maintain supplier quality standards to meet the companys delivery and performance expectations. Commercial & Contracting Strategy Ensure commercial considerations are embedded early in the project lifecycle by coordinating closely with technical teams during specification and design stages. Evaluate and implement alternate contracting strategies to enhance project competitiveness and execution. Identify and mitigate vendor-related risks by leveraging market insights across the storage and PV value chains. Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Define and track supplier performance metrics to drive accountability and improvement. Establish KPIs for the procurement organization to measure and optimize internal effectiveness. Design creative, fit-for-purpose sourcing strategies to support evolving project and market needs. BS in STEM, MBA, or demonstrated experience in driving procurement and/or transactions. ~5-10 years of increasingly progressive procurement and/or transactions experience, with at least two years of direct BESS experience. ~ Experience with a solar power developer or an asset heavy organization with a large CAPEX expenditure is ideal. comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits. 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