Manager, Procurement

Manager Of Procurement

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.

LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.

Responsibilities :

• Manage RFPs to determine best-fit suppliers for major equipment based on company objectives
• Analyze bids and qualify vendors based on quality, cost, and contractual term criteria, and provide recommendations to senior staff on supplier strategy
• Build and maintain relationships with key vendors
• Lead contract negotiations with major equipment suppliers to support construction of Leeward's wind, solar, and / or battery projects
• Provide updates to senior staff on contractual risks associated with each respective contract or counterparty along with mitigation recommendations
• Coordinate drafting of contractual language across legal, commercial, and technical stakeholders
• Ensure quality and safety are key aspects of contractual terms and conditions
• Maintain understanding of the market including current pricing and key terms and conditions provisions

Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to recruiters and staffing agencies : Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE's HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.