Procurement Associate, EDP

EDP

Location:
United States, Houston

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

As the Services Procurement Associate you will be responsible for creating, implementing, managing, and negotiating multiple competitive bid processes for services related to the development, design, and construction of wind, solar, and battery storage projects. You will also support the procurement team in the supplier qualification process, market data collection and analysis, process improvement, and additional organizational initiatives as necessary.

Job Responsibility:

Assist Services & Materials Procurement Manager with the development of contracting strategies and processes for tendering Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Proactively, review and levelize vendor proposals, identifying potential risk and negotiating contracts that result in the best value possible
Serve as a liaison between the Procurement, Development, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Legal, and Asset Management departments
Develop and manage purchasing plans and strategies relating to development, construction, and operation of the company’s projects
Expedite internal and external stakeholders to meet all critical milestones during the RFP process
Manage relationships and interfaces with suppliers during the RFP process
Maintain responsibility for RFP package preparation, bid evaluations, direct supplier interaction for commercial and contractual negotiations, and contract approval prior to contract finalization
Assist with the creation and documentation of a competitive bid process that can be used at all levels of the organization
Assist with the contract award process and produce the presentation of award recommendations to executive level management
Track and document cost savings and value improvements
Assist with the training of personnel in procurement procedures, negotiations, and contract management
Assist with the development of standardized processes and templates for all contracting efforts
Manage documentation, contracts, budgets, schedules, engineering and construction interfaces, project correspondence, and project reporting
Organize and prepare agendas for meetings between suppliers and Procurement personnel
Maintain effective communication with all team members
Facilitate the internal engineering, design, and construction review process
Additional duties as required

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a Business, Engineering or Construction related field
3+ years of professional related supply chain, business operations, engineering, construction management, or industry manufacturing experience, including experience with external contract negotiation for services or engineered equipment
Utility scale renewable energy project procurement experience highly desirable
Experience with procurement, contract and project management preferred
Thorough knowledge of the competitive bid process for construction and engineering services and negotiation techniques
PMP certification highly desirable
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and familiarity with e-enabled supply chain systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP)
Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and Access preferred

Nice to have:

Utility scale renewable energy project procurement experience
PMP certification
Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and Access

What we offer:

Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 03, 2025

Expiration:
July 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Procurement Associate

EDP

Location:United States, Houston

Category:Purchasing

Contract Type:Not provided