Head Of Procurement - Renewable Energy

At ECB Group we are working with an important company in the renewable energy sector that is currently looking for a Head of Procurement in Ithaca (New York, USA).

Reporting to the General Manager, will be responsible for planning and coordinating the flow of materials, processing the purchase of products from suppliers and ensuring the correct supply of products in time, quality, quantity and cost. Also responsible for the negotiation and contracting of services required for the projects.

LOCATION

Ithaca (New York, USA). You will be working in an international team (USA & Spain)

CONTRACT PERIOD

Permanent contract

The selected person will have the following responsibilities:

• Perform and coordinate the selection, contracting and continuous monitoring of suppliers. Ensure that suppliers comply with contractual obligations.
• Direct, coordinate and plan the management of the supply of products and materials necessary to develop the company's activity. To carry out the control and follow-up of stocks and measures for their optimization. Ensure compliance with the standards set for the conservation and maintenance of materials and safety.
• Follow up on the control of supplier deliveries, ensuring that they are made in accordance with the requirements (time, quality, quantity, SOW...).
• Establish processes of control and monitoring of results through the appropriate KPI's.
• Coordination of the dialogue and negotiation with suppliers of materials and services (modules, inverters, mechanical structure, transformers, low and medium voltage contracts, civil contracts...).
• Follow-up and training of department members. Periodic meetings. Coorindate actions with Construction Department.
• Elaborate and communicate purchasing procedures and work instructions for the relevant processes.
• Define and implement the department's strategic action plan. Mark and develop short and long term lines of action. Analyze and propose areas/processes for improvement. Coordinate the implementation of internal processes in the department.
• Review and approve orders and contracts in the management system (Procore).
• Market analysis and identification of potential suppliers, carrying out their respective detailed evaluation of technical skills, cost, deadlines, quality, contractual conditions…

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

DEGREE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Procore is a plus.
• Contract Negotiation.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Business Administration / Economics /preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Understanding of budgets and financial models
• PMP desirable.

SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including ability to write clear and detailed technical reports, presentations and emails.
• Must be comfortable with the technical aspects of the job as well as business and client interactions.
• Negotiation
• Commitment and Professional Rigor
• Cooperation and Communication
• Initiative
• Organization and leadership
• Teamwork
• Results oriented
• Global and Strategic Vision
• Professionalism
• Analytical and Resolute Thinking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Procore is a plus.
• Solid technical background of solar systems and/or components. This includes photovoltaic modules, racking or tracking systems, inverters, balance-of-system (AC and DC), transformers, switchgear.
• Fluent in MS Office products.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position (Head of Procurement). Previous experience working in an international environment.

LANGUAGE

• English high level
• Spanish high level