Manager, Procurement - Gatineau, Canada - Brookfield Renewable

Brookfield Renewable

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Gatineau, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Overview

At Brookfield Renewable, we attract and retain high-performing individuals who are interested in making an impact and being part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Join our team to contribute to the success of one of the fastest growing and largest publicly traded, pure play renewable power platforms in the world while supporting decarbonization and greater energy sustainability to facilitate the global transition to a net-zero economy.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Procurement, the Procurement Manager is responsible for procurement activities related to the sourcing, negotiation and implementation of Engineering, Procurement and Construction agreements for the development of utility-scale renewable energy sites across North America as well as the sourcing of major equipment and the and negotiation of Long-Term Services Agreements required for the operation and maintenance of these sites.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Business Development team on utilityscale solar development and repower projects across North America
Liaise with the Technical team to obtain and verify technical specifications
Prepare all commercial bid documents including contractual terms and conditions with support from Legal Counsel
Develop bid evaluation matrix with support from the technical team
Manage the entire bid process by:
Leading RFP kickoff meeting with all relevant stakeholders
Managing and maintaining the integrity of the bid process
Coordinating technical evaluations and conducting commercial evaluations including normalization of all compliant proposals
Preparing a final vendor recommendation for senior management
Reviewing all comments and exceptions taken to the proposed form of agreement and working with Legal Counsel to negotiate a final agreement
Develop strong relationships with a network of EPC Contractors across North America
Stay current with market requirements, resources, pricing and trends.

Requirements:

710 years Procurement experience, with 5+ years of experience in Renewable Energy with a focus on utilityscale development projects
Deep working knowledge of the renewable energy market and vendor landscape, pricing, terms and trends, preferably in solar or wind
Experience with negotiating Long Term Services Agreements for utilityscale projects
Possesses a strong understanding of procurement contracts
Knowledge of payment security methods such as project bonding
Excellent negotiation skills
Understanding of US ITC and PTC credits would be considered an asset
Sound knowledge with respect to performance and risk mitigation mechanisms
Extensive knowledge of and experience with recognized procurement practices and corporate governance principals
Strong understanding of the commercial and technical needs of the Renewable Energy business
Able to effectively and professionally interact with remote business staff and vendor/contractor personnel
Positive, proactive approach to enhancing procurement methods and company practices
Excellent written and oral communication skills

What We Offer

Competitive salary, bonus, benefits from day 1, paid time off, Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Opportunity for growth and development
Exposure to different businesses, geographies, and teams
A collaborative, open, dynamic and fast paced environment
Free onsite gym

Brookfield Renewable has a strong culture that focuses on collaboration and values in-office interactions.

We believe that it is beneficial for employees to be in the office to ensure that we provide the appropriate training and coaching, facilitate real-time learning through direct interactions with colleagues and senior leaders via our open concept environment, and accelerate the integration of new employees into our teams.

As we transition back to the office, we are currently offering a hybrid work environment with a minimum of 3 days in office, and we will reassess the approach on a as needed basis.