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Qcells EPC · 12 hours ago

Senior Director of Procurement

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

Qcells USA is a leading provider of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage solutions. The Senior Director of Procurement will develop and execute procurement strategies for materials and services while overseeing a team to drive commercial excellence and supplier innovation.

Renewables & Environment

No H1B

Responsibilities

Define and implement long-term procurement strategies that align with company growth, cost targets, and operational excellence for materials, HV equipment, BESS and subcontracted scopes

Serve as the one of the senior authorities on procurement execution and optimization across the project portfolio, partnering with executive stakeholders to align procurement with business objectives

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize the procurement of materials and/or services

Manage relationships with keysuppliers and subcontractorsin alignment with Companies overall strategic goals

Oversee execution ofthe RFP processwhich include, butarenot limited to the following:

Prepare RFPs to qualifiedsuppliers and/or subcontractorsincluding working with other functional groups to gather all required documents and data

Determine and maintain bid schedules in accordance with project schedules

Coordinate responses to RFIs from bidders

Review, compare and evaluatesuppliers and/orsubcontractors’proposals with historical and market pricing to determine cost-competitive pricing and identify opportunities for cost savings

Manage project award/selection process in compliance with best procurement practices andCompany policy

Negotiate commercial terms in accordancewith Company policies and guidelines

Develop and negotiate strategic agreements withsuppliers and/or subcontractorsasneededto address ongoing market conditions and changes

Lead commercial negotiations for Equipment Supply Agreementsandproject specific orders with suppliersin accordance with company policies and guidelines

In coordination with Legal, ensure prime contract flow downs are incorporated into subcontract documents as needed or applicable to scope of work/supply

Monitorsuppliers and/or subcontractorcompliance to contract termsand project requirements

Support Project Management Team as needed with contract information and input to resolvesuppliers and/or subcontractorissues, such as under-performance or scope gaps

Evaluatesuppliers and/or subcontractorperformance and develop improvement processes based on lessons learned

Develop and maintainprocesses for storage ofaccurate and complete purchasing records in accordance with record retention procedures

Track and analyze market data and provide updates to leadership teams

Identify, qualify & onboard newsuppliers and/or subcontractors

Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position

Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

Qualification

Procurement StrategyContract NegotiationSupplier ManagementConstruction ManagementMicrosoft OfficeTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree required

Minimum 12 years of experience in construction and/or project-based procurement

Minimum 8 years of experience in solar and/or renewables construction with at least $25M in procurement of equipment/material or subcontracting value per project

Skilled contract negotiator with knowledge in procurement best practices, construction contract management and the renewable industry

Ability to lead a team in a fast paced and dynamic environment

Ability to work autonomously in a fast pace, professional, team environment with minimal supervision

Ability to prioritize tasks appropriately and in support of project schedules and other deadlines

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Confident communicator with the ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization

Able to identify, investigate and solve problems that arise in timely manner

Experience in conducting supplier reviews and evaluation, and maintaining strong business relationships

Computer literacy with an advanced knowledge in Microsoft office including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc

Strong understanding of construction management software systems (Procore, etc.)

Benefits

Medical, dental, and/or other benefits

Discretionary bonus structure or incentives

Company

Qcells EPC

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Qcells EPC provides utility-scale modules, project development, and EPC solutions for solar (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) throughout the United States.

Founded in 2015

Irvine, California, US

501-1000 employees