Procurement Associate, EDP

EDP

Location:
United States, Houston

Category:
Energy

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Procurement Associate (Operations & Maintenance) is responsible for sourcing, analyzing, negotiating and executing vendor contracts for the operations and maintenance of EDPR wind and solar farms in North America. The role includes managing competitive bids, negotiating contracts, developing strategies, and maintaining supplier relationships while supporting operational excellence.

Job Responsibility:

Create, implement, and manage competitive bid processes for all O&M materials and services for EDPR NA operating fleet with total spend exceeding $100M annually
Contract Management of assigned contracts
Assist Operations Procurement Manager with the development of contracting strategies and processes for tendering Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Review and level vendor proposals and negotiate contracts that result in the best value possible
Serve as a liaison between the Procurement, Site Operations, Engineering and Asset Management departments
Develop and manage purchasing plans and strategies relating to the operation of the company’s wind and solar farms to drive contracting efficiency and leverage spend volume
Manage relationships and interface with suppliers during the RFP and negotiation processes
Maintain responsibility for technical bid evaluations, 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 review, analysis, and presentation of award recommendations to management
Assist with the training of personnel in negotiations and contract management
Assist with the development of standardized processes and templates for all contracting efforts
Manage documentation, contracts, budgets, schedules, project controls, project correspondence, project reporting, and Operations and Asset Management interfaces
Maintain reporting tools including but not limited to Supplier financial performance, historical purchases, O&M market intelligence, and Operations technical satisfaction
Organize and prepare agendas for meetings between suppliers and Procurement personnel
Issue purchase orders as needed
Maintain effective communication with all team members
Participate in the engineering, design, and construction review process
Additional duties as required.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field
5-7 years of related experience undertaking RFP’s and negotiating contracts for equipment and services, contract management, and procurement preferred
utility scale renewable energy Procurement experience highly desirable
Thorough knowledge of the competitive bid process for operations and services and of negotiation techniques
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Familiarity with e-enabled supply chain systems (e.g., SAP)
Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred).

Nice to have:

Familiarity with short- and long-term planning techniques
Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated efficiency in managing multi-disciplinary tasks
Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity
Exhibit behaviors consistent with strong leadership and accountability.

What we offer:

Positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
Flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace
Range of attractive benefits
Meaningful work experience
Preparation for future challenges through opportunities for development and internal mobility
Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 23, 2025

Expiration:
September 02, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Procurement Associate

EDP

Location:United States, Houston

Category:Energy

Contract Type:Employment contract