Procurement Associate, EDP

EDP

Location:
United States, Houston

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

Save Job

Apply Position

Job Description:

Procurement Associate role in the renewable energy sector responsible for creating, negotiating, and managing competitive bid processes for equipment and engineering services for wind, solar, and battery storage projects.

Job Responsibility:

Create, negotiate, and manage a competitive bid process for owner-supplied equipment and engineering services for wind, solar, and battery storage projects
Ensure timely ordering, tracking, and delivery of critical equipment
Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to meet project schedules while optimize costs
Support in the development and execute procurement plans for owner-supplied equipment
Build and maintain strong relationships with equipment suppliers, overseeing performance, pricing, monitoring lead times and compliance with contract terms
Manage purchase orders, confirm specifications, and track equipment production and delivery schedules
Monitor on hand inventory, ensuring efficient allocation and delivery of equipment to project sites
Negotiate terms and conditions for equipment procurement contracts
Coordinate with internal teams, including Engineering, Project Management, and Construction
Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to identify cost-saving opportunities
Standardize procurement processes and tools for efficiency
Track procurement performance metrics and generate reports
Master Service Agreement development for key services and material vendors

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or contract management, preferably within the renewable energy sector
CSCP or CPIM Certification preferred
Thorough knowledge of the competitive bid process specific to large capital material purchasing, engineering services and negotiation techniques
Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Appain) and Microsoft Office Suite
experience with data tools (e.g., Power BI / Power Apps) is a plus
Strong understanding of utility scale energy equipment (e.g., HV and MV substation equipment, transformers, control houses, etc.)
Utility scale renewable energy 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
Proficiency in Microsoft office software and familiarity with e-enabled supply chain systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP)
Excellent organization skills including the ability to organize and maintain a fluid administrative process
Statistical and analytical skills for evaluating supplier proposals and pricing
Aptitude for self-driven process improvement
Understanding basic continuous improvement fundamentals
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to be self-motivated
Excellent time-management skills
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

Nice to have:

CSCP or CPIM Certification
Experience with data tools (e.g., Power BI / Power Apps)
Utility scale renewable energy procurement experience
Experience with procurement, contract and project management

What we offer:

Positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
Flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace
Development and internal mobility opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 20, 2025

Expiration:
September 30, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

View All Jobs In This Company

Job Link Share:

Procurement Associate

EDP

Location:United States, Houston

Category:Purchasing

Contract Type:Not provided