Procurement Associate - Energy Sector

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do

Role Overview:

As the Procurement Associate, you will be responsible for creating, negotiating, and managing a competitive bid process for owner-supplied equipment and engineering services for wind, solar, and battery storage projects. In this role, you will ensure timely ordering, tracking, and delivery of critical equipment, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to meet project schedules while optimize costs.

Main responsibilities:

• Support in the development and execute procurement plans for owner-supplied equipment, ensuring alignment with project requirements and timelines.
• 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, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, including Engineering, Project Management, and Construction, to confirm equipment specifications and resolve procurement challenges.
• Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative sources.
• Standardize procurement processes and tools for efficiency and repeatability across project.
• Track procurement performance metrics and generate reports on cost savings, lead times, and supplier performance.
• Master Service Agreement development for key services and material vendors, negotiate, execute and manage on-going spend and compliance.

Employment type

Full-Time / Hybrid

Work site

Houston, TX

What are we looking for

Minimum 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).

Travel:

Behavioral Requirements:

• 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.

Physical demands & working conditions:

Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?
As a top employer we:
Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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