Head of PV & BESS Procurement

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Origis Energy Team!

Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America's leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world's net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation, performance optimization, and long-term operation of solar and energy storage plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL.

The Origis team,   regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders:

Solve for Tomorrow.  A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. Are you ready to bring new ideas? Do you exist to find solutions? That's how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon-free future - through unmatched service and relentless innovation.

Rise Together.  To succeed here, you'll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams including   solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. Are you open to diverse perspectives and prepared to work seamlessly across disciplines to reach our collective goals?

Perform at Peak.  We're seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis?

Inspire & Grow.  The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution-driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor.

Be Resilient.  The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. We all take initiative and remain adaptable, overcoming obstacles by prioritizing respect.

Position Description

Origis Energy is looking for a Head of Procurement to join our growing team. This person will lead an experienced team with the main objective of creating and implementing the procurement strategy and standards across solar PV systems and BESS components. The successful candidate will help to develop and implement best-in-class procurement to effectively maximize value in the development, construction, and operations project phases.

The Head of Procurement reports to the Managing Director Procurement and O&M and is a regular, full-time position eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer-paid heath insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.

*The position level and title is based upon relevant experience and will be determined by hiring team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, when applicable, for solar power generation equipment (including but not limited to solar panels/modules, transformers, trackers/racking, inverters, balance-of-system (AC and DC), switchgear); analyze bid results and compile bid evaluations.
• Review analysis and evaluation of supplier product options and make recommendations for supplier and product selections, including quantifying and managing contractual risk with suppliers.
• Negotiate and manage power generation equipment and service transactions for solar projects; manage the interdisciplinary team across legal, finance, development, operations, technical and other personnel.
• Negotiate and execute master agreements and purchase orders in support of company projects.
• Guide development strategies, relating to power generation and transmission procurement, from prospecting through financial close.
• Maintain the necessary technical and administrative infrastructure to manage historical pricing across all projects and technologies; create forward-looking reports projecting price and technology improvements for all major generation equipment.
• Assist with the project's financial close process, including providing copies of requested contracts (and exhibits) and compiling responses from OEMs and/or interdisciplinary teams to independent engineering (IE) questions.
• Assist with the management of inventory and allocation of safe harbor inventory (e.g., solar panels, transformers, inverters, racking, other equipment) procured by Origis for qualification of projects pursuant to the Investment Tax Credit (ITC).
• Develop and implement strong supplier development and supplier relationship management processes.
• Monitor and evaluate the risk of geopolitical and regulatory initiatives that impact the supply chain and develop the mitigation and/or contingency procurement strategies.
• Synthesis market intelligence with internally gathered intelligence to perform forecasts for major equipment

Preferred Qualifications and Experience 

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience; experience in renewable energy equipment procurement is required
• BS in STEM or MBA, or significant experience in technical procurement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Deep understanding and ability to read, write and negotiate contracts; particularly contracting for large generation and related equipment
• Strong product knowledge of PV & BESS technologies
• Experience in global sourcing and international negotiations
• Familiarity with the exportation/importation of equipment/materials
• Experience with a solar energy developer or solar EPC contractor preferred
• Experienced in financial analysis including price forecasting and reporting
• Familiarity with evolving quality factors and major trends within the PV industry
• CPSM or equivalent is a plus

Location – Austin, TX – hybrid in-office policy (3 days per week)

Travel – 25-33% travel as needed (1x per month, potentially 2x per month)

Job Level – Senior Director or Vice President (will have direct reports)

Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences as that is what makes our employees unique. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. More information is available here.

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