Procurement Manager - Primergy Solar Management LLC

Primergy Solar, LLC is a developer, owner and operator focused on both distributed and utility scale solar PV and battery storage projects in North America. Primergy Solar features a diverse and talented team with decades of experience in renewables project development, financing, construction and operations. It is currently managing and progressing a significant portfolio of operational and development stage solar+ battery storage projects. Primergy Solar is a portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and represents Quinbrook’s principal solar and solar plus energy storage investment platform in North America.

Primergy is growing our small, experienced team to manage the significant growth in our business. We offer a fun, entrepreneurial culture, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with an experienced, achievement-oriented team.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manager, Procurement, will play an integral role in Primergy’s significant growth by supporting the Procurement team’s processes, procedures, supplier relationships, and analytics. Utilizing existing procurement resources, the role is focused on maintaining supplier relationships, contracts, as well as RFPs, building out new relationships with strategic suppliers, purchasing high voltage long lead equipment, as well as assisting in forecasting future costs of key solar and energy storage suppliers. A successful candidate will have experience in supply chain, vendor management, and process management, ideally within the solar and energy storage industry.

Responsibilities Include                  

1. Commercial Operations: The candidate will lead the procurement of high voltage ancillary equipment and transformer equipment, with potential involvement in additional equipment and service categories based on their experience. Responsibilities in this area include:
   1.  Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, continually enhancing Primergy’s network of trusted suppliers.
   2. Demand Forecasting: Work directly with Primergy’s development team and utilize internal software platforms to anticipate and align with upcoming equipment needs.
   3. End-To-End Procurement: Oversee the entire procurement lifecycle, including
      1. Identifying qualified suppliers;
      2. Preparing bid request documents;
      3. Analyzing and comparing incoming bids;
      4. Selecting suppliers and negotiating supply agreements; and
      5. Transitioning finalized agreements to the applicable project executive.
   4. Expanded Scope: Depending on project needs and candidate expertise, responsibilities may also include supporting procurement for EPC contracts, module supply agreements, and battery storage contracts.

Additional tasks include:

1. Maintaining a comprehensive supplier database, including contact details, strengths, weaknesses, geopolitical risks, and other key factors.
2. Working with existing procurement resources to prepare management and board presentations for approval of procurement activities.
3. Analyzing supplier proposals and third-party data to develop accurate price and schedule forecasts.
4. Support establishment of form contracts and amendments of existing agreements outside of the products listed above when necessary/requested.
5. Support cost analysis of procurement activities outside of the products listed above when necessary/requested.

1. Process Maintenance and Development: The candidate will adhere to, maintain, and refine processes specific to contract management and procurement, such as RFP formation, document repository, contract administration, price forecasting, and supplier communications.  

1. Outside Projects: This role offers opportunities to collaborate across departments to support Primergy’s mission of developing, building, and operating best-in-class projects. Responsibilities may include:

1. Assisting with the negotiation and execution of EPC contracts, solar module supply agreements, and battery storage agreements.
2. Supporting cost analysis and contract development efforts for these and other critical areas as requested.
3. Engaging in creative problem-solving to address challenges and identify innovative solutions that benefit the broader Primergy team.

Primergy values forward-thinking individuals who are eager to ask questions and contribute beyond their immediate role while maintaining a strong focus on primary responsibilities.

Education and Experience Requirements

1. • Requires a Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
   • Five (5) years of increasingly progressive experience in procurement, contract management, asset management, operations or a similar function.
   • Experience in the energy industry is required; experience in solar and/or energy storage is preferred.

Skillset

1. • Honesty, transparency, and integrity.
   • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
   • Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines.
   • Driven, resourceful, and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment.
   • Rigorous attention to detail, work ethic, personal responsibility, work product ownership, and organizational skills.
   • Requires the ability to stay current with changing technologies, pricing, polices, regulations, and trends influencing the continued adoption of renewable energy.
   • Ability to quickly step into new tasks and adapt to new circumstances in a dynamic environment.
   • Willingness to work extended hours, when necessary.

Primergy is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We recognize that underrepresented groups such as women and BIPOC may be less likely to apply to a role if they don’t meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We encourage you to apply if you meet some of the qualifications and if this role is aligned with your career aspirations and interests.

Primergy Solar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.