PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE (BESS)

What you will do

Role Overview:

The Global Procurement Associate - BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) will play a key role to contribute in the development and execution of such ambitious strategy, aiming for the long-term global sourcing of BESS equipment.

The Global Procurement BESS Associate will work in any necessary initiatives and BESS procurement activities for a given region(s) of responsibility. This will include supporting and executing end to end tender processes and negotiations, involvement in transversal tasks such as process & procedures definition-implementation and building up strategic info data bases.

This Global Procurement BESS Associate will create a sustainable competitive advantage for the company and maximize value throughout the development of a wide range of relationships with the suppliers, relevant market/industry stakeholders and the internal areas of EDPR organization.

Main responsibilities:

• Procurement Strategy
  Support all strategic initiatives towards the goal of achieving long-term partnerships with suppliers.
  Procurement Processes
  Execution of RFIs, RFPs/RFQs and any necessary bid process to evaluate product options and select the right supplier for a given project or set of projects.
  Manage negotiations regarding purchase BESS supply agreements (MOU, Letter Agreements, Side Deals, BESS Supply/Warranty/O&M contracts, etc.), involving as required other EDPR areas.
  Compliance with EDPR internal approval processes and guidelines (procurement committees, formal capex approval systems, integrity due diligences, etc.)
  Relationship Management
  Contribute to develop a close network with all BESS industry players and stakeholders having an impact on EDPR BESS business, including current and potential entrant suppliers (provide strategic market intelligence).
  Cross-functional support/interaction/relationships with other EDPR areas, playing a pivotal role:
  Legal – close interaction for support and full alignment on any binding contractual agreements, including the development of standardized processes and templates for all contracting efforts.
  Business Development – Share information about BESS technology evolution; regular interactions about projects’ development to define the BESS sourcing strategy.
  Technology - monitor/evaluate new BESS technologies, mitigate risks, validate new suppliers through Technical Due Diligence, get assistance and validation on contract management for technical issues, provide and receive guidance on suppliers’ technical aspects and new trends.
  Construction – Supply agreement liaison, support on on-going issues during the project execution phase, Return on Experience on suppliers’ performance, get support from the area for improved contract management.
  Operations & Asset Management – Return on Experience on suppliers performance and main issues, get support from the area for improved contract management.
  M&A – Work on financial model, obtention of detailed LCOEs, interaction to identify BESS CAPEX-OPEX targets, support to help close M&A deals with any BESS related matters.
  Origination – regular contact to understand Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) status or Build Transfer Agreement (BTA) negotiations and closing.
  Finance – CAPEX, modeling, optimization, alignment on payment methods
  Risk – information on counter party risk related with BESS suppliers, new and incoming supply agreements with relevant T&Cs, and market trends & new risks
  Energy Assessment – BESS plant production
  Tax & Accounting – sales/use tax mitigation, duties, tariffs, INCOTERMS
  Additional duties as required

Employment type

Full Time/Hybrid Schedule

Work site

Houston, TX 

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical and/or business financial areas
• 2-3+ years of relevant experience in BESS Industry, preferably in Procurement or Commercial
• Experience with supply contract management, contract models and industry terms and conditions
• Experience with strategic equipment procurement tenders, and market competitive analysis
• Competency in the development of Business Relationships
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)

Travel:

> 20%; supplier factories, supplier meetings, BESS projects’ site visits, industry fairs, global team meetings, etc.); willingness to travel internationally when required.

Behavioral Requirements:

• Ability to understand or quickly learn necessary technical details
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to organize and maintain a fluid administrative process
• Strong technical and commercial analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated project management skills
• Ability to quickly come up to speed on all technical and commercial subjects related to solar projects through the full development life-cycle and transition to construction and operations
• Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to renewable energy including civil and electrical engineering designs and detailed drawings along with transmission issues, taxes, finance, and energy sales
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work productively with limited supervision
• Strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong interest in environmental issues and renewable energy
• Ability and willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed

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