Contracts Manager, Services

Clēnera is a tier-one developer and independent power producer located in Boise Idaho and is the U.S. subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT). We develop finance construct own and operate utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United its 2025 analysis of solar independent power producers S&P Global ranked Clēnera as a top ten U.S. owner of planned installations in the next five years. Clēnera has over 1.9 GW of solar and 5.1 GWh of storage in operations or construction and a development pipeline totaling 17.8 GW of solar and 51.1 GWh of storage across 23 states. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do so youll regularly find Caring Committed and Courageous individuals who value respectful cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. With our tremendous portfolio growth we are increasing our headcount to meet the demands of the business. Are you ready to change the world with us

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Contracts Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for service contracts (e.g. EPC O&M engineering). You will lead supplier selection competitive sourcing events negotiations contract development and supplier relationship management to achieve cost quality risk and performance objectives. The role serves as the strategic owner of assigned categories and partners closely with business leaders to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Develop and implement comprehensive category management strategies that align with organizational objectives project pipelines operational requirements market conditions and long-term business growth initiatives while balancing cost quality risk and supplier capability considerations.
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives translating business requirements into commercial evaluation contract negotiation supplier selection and implementation strategies that deliver value while advancing long-term business objectives.
• Build and maintain deep knowledge of assigned supplier markets industry trends supply chain constraints pricing dynamics geopolitical influences and emerging technologies to proactively identify opportunities and risks impacting the organization.
• Structure lead and execute competitive sourcing events including RFIs RFQs RFPs and supplier negotiations utilizing data-driven evaluation methodologies to optimize commercial outcomes and supplier performance.
• Negotiate commercial agreements master service agreements statements of work purchase agreements and associated contract terms to maximize business value while appropriately allocating commercial operational legal and performance-related risks.
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships partnering with key suppliers to improve performance enhance service delivery increase innovation and create mutually beneficial long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with engineering construction operations finance legal IT and executive stakeholders to understand business priorities develop sourcing strategies and ensure procurement decisions support organizational goals timelines deliverables and quality.
• Evaluate supplier performance by establishing metrics and key performance indicators. Drive continuous improvement to build robust processes that establish durable capability while driving accountability internally and externally to improve supplier effectiveness and reduce operational risk.
• Identify and execute cost optimization process improvement standardization and value-creation initiatives that improve total cost of ownership and deliver measurable business impact across assigned categories.
• Lead coach and develop employees through effective hiring training and mentorship fostering an environment where individuals can leverage their unique strengths to achieve their full potential and deliver meaningful value to the organization.
• Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring Committed and Courageous.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelors degree in supply chain management operations management business finance engineering or related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement sourcing supply chain contract management or related including;
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in renewable energy.
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and an ability to learn company-specific software programs tools processes and machines.
• Skills/Attributes:
  • Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align supplier capabilities with business objectives operational requirements and market conditions.
  • Ability to lead supplier evaluations competitive sourcing events and contract negotiations that deliver value and support long-term business needs.
  • Ability to analyze market trends pricing dynamics and supplier capabilities to support strategic sourcing decisions.
  • Ability to build and manage strategic supplier relationships that improve performance service delivery and overall business outcomes.
  • Ability to assess and mitigate commercial operational and supply chain risks while supporting organizational objectives.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead highly effective teams both internally and externally.
  • Self-motivated to work through complex problems and competing priorities including a high level of detail and organization.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel: 10%

BENEFITS

• Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical dental and vision coverages.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic Voluntary and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

*Recruiting agencies we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.

At Clēnera LLC were an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sex sexual orientation age veteran status physical or mental disability or any other basis protected by state or federal law.

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