Procurement Manager (Arlington)
The Company :
Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Energix Renewables is a leading independent power producer that develops, constructs, owns, and operates solar energy projects across Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
Energix Renewables is a subsidiary of Energix Renewable Energies Ltd. (TASE: ENRG), an Israeli publicly traded company. With operations in Israel, Poland, and the United States, the Energix group has brought online over 1GW of renewable energy projects, with a pipeline of more than 7GW projects, leading the green revolution in the energy sector with its innovative solar and wind energy generation projects.
The Role :
As a Procurement Manager , you will be responsible for managing procurement activities for major capital equipment in our solar projects. Your expertise will contribute to the development and implementation of best-in-class procurement strategies, optimizing value across project development, construction, and operations phases.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities :
- Manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for solar equipment procurement, including solar panels, transformers, trackers, inverters, and balance-of-system components.
 - Evaluate supplier bids, analyze product options, and provide strategic recommendations.
 - Negotiate and manage power generation equipment and service transactions, working closely with legal, finance, operations, and engineering teams.
 - Negotiate and execute master agreements and purchase orders to support company projects.
 - Maintain historical pricing databases to enhance procurement decision-making.
 - Assist with financial close processes, ensuring contract documentation aligns with financing requirements.
 - Oversee inventory management for major equipment.
 - Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving supplier development initiatives.
 - Monitor and forecast market trends for key solar equipment categories.
 
Qualifications & Skills :
- Minimum 6 years of procurement experience , preferably in utility-scale renewable energy .
 - Bachelors degree in a STEM field, Business, or Supply Chain Management .
 - Expertise in contract negotiation , including large-scale equipment procurement agreements.
 - Strong knowledge of solar equipment .
 - Experience with global sourcing and international procurement negotiations .
 - Proficiency in Oracle ERP Procurement , with experience in supply chain processes and financial systems.
 - Strong technical understanding of solar PV components.
 - Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
 - Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
 - Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
 - A proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.