Renewable Supply Chain Manager (Remote)

Urban Grid is a utility scale renewable energy project developer, with over a decade of expertise in taking solar and energy storage projects through the full development process, from site acquisition through interconnection, permitting, offtake execution and project exit.

Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia–with teams located strategically throughout the United States, Urban Grid has provided utilities and corporate clients with reliable clean energy.

We are actively developing a growing portfolio of approximately 13,000 megawatts of solar PV and 7,000 megawatts of co-located and stand-alone energy storage, throughout 12 states in support of America’s transition to clean, sustainable power.

To learn more, please visit www.UrbanGridSolar.com.
Urban Grid is a Brookfield Renewable company.

Brookfield Renewable operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded, pure-play renewable power platforms.
Job Summary
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for all aspects of Solar Plant services contracting process including market research, supplier analysis, selection strategy, final negotiation, purchasing and inventory of materials, selection of vendors, and distribution of products therefore experience in Solar (PV) is essential.

The role will also include evaluation of performance, forecasting needs, and production scheduling too.
Responsibilities

Drive continuous improvement to processes including, but not limited to procurement and supply chain.
Lead engagements and strategic vendor partnerships.
Provide performance metrics relative to the department.
Develop and actively manage supplier performance metrics.
Execute key financial initiatives through effective negotiations and development of contracts.
Provide timely and accurate cost forecasts of key materials to stakeholders.
Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain the resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase the efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company.
Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.
Serve as a liaison between Procurement, Development, Environmental, Energy.
Assessment, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Asset Management departments

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or other relevant fields; or equivalent experience/combined education
3-5+ years of experience in supply chain management/procurement or buyer
Proven track record of contract negotiations
Track record in renewable energy
– preferably solar /EPC
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop high-performance work teams
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers
Thorough understanding of company products and logistics
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Location: Remote working is acceptable for this role.

Position may require periodic trips to Richmond, VA for team meetings.
Benefits
Urban Grid offers an exciting benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life, and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and a retirement plan with matching.

Full-time position with a competitive compensation package, including bonus.