PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.

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:

The Service & Materials Associate is responsible for negotiating and writing vendor contracts for services including the development, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of wind farms.

Main responsibilities:

Create, implement, and manage a competitive bid process for all services and materials required by EDPR NA

Assist Services & Materials Procurement Manager with the development of contracting strategies and processes for tendering Requests for Proposals (RFPs), reviewing and leveling vendor proposals, and negotiating contracts that result in the best value possible

Serve as liaison between the Procurement, Development, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Asset Management departments

Develop and manage purchasing plans and strategies relating to development, construction, and operation of the company’s wind farms

Manage relationships and interfaces with suppliers during the RFP process

Maintain responsibility for bid evaluations, commercial and contractual negotiations, and contract approval prior to contract finalization

Assist with the creation and documentation of a competitive bid process that can be used at all levels of the organization

Assist with the contract awards process and presentation of award recommendations to management

Assist with the training of personnel in negotiations and contract management

Assist with the development of standardized processes and templates for all contracting efforts

Manage documentation, contracts, budgets, schedules, engineering and construction interfaces, project controls, project correspondence, and project reporting

Organize and prepare agendas for meetings between suppliers and Procurement personnel

Issue and administer purchase orders to vendors and ensures receipt of acceptance copy to complete the contract

Maintain effective communication with all team members

Participate in the engineering, design, and construction review process

Additional Duties As Required

Employment type

Full-Time/Hybrid

Work site

Houston, Texas

What Are We Looking For

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of related technical, engineering, construction management, or industry manufacturing experience, including experience negotiating contracts for equipment and services
• Experience with contract management and procurement preferred
• Thorough knowledge of the competitive bid process for construction, engineering, and operations services and of negotiation techniques
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and familiarity with e-enabled supply chain systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP)
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner

Travel:

10% as needed

Behavioral Requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to organized and maintain a fluid administrative process
• Statistical and analytical skills for evaluating supplier proposals and pricing
• Problem-solving ability
• 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

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites.
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled 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

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.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster). You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.eeoc.gov).

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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