Director Of Procurement & Contracts

BayWa r.e. Power Solutions, Inc. is a leading North American EPC responsible for more than 300 MWs of installed solar PV projects in utility-scale, commercial, and residential markets. BayWa r.e. Power Solutions, Inc. is the North American EPC division of BayWa r.e. AG, a global partner in the planning, funding, construction, and operations management of renewable energy projects. BayWa r.e. AG delivers renewable energy solutions worldwide, and has brought over 3 GW of energy online, while managing over 8 GW of assets.
At BayWa r.e Power Solutions we are striving to make energy better every day. We do this by not only implementing the best renewable technologies but by also being a great long-term energy partner with a focus on continuous innovation and our core values:   Safety, Integrity, Resilience, Collaboration, and Initiative.
We are helping others to:

• r.e write their story,
• r.e invest in their future,
• r.e kindle their passion for learning and growing and becoming part of a team that feels more like a family.
• r.e.Think Energy.

We are currently seeking a Director of Procurement/Contracts that will support work within the North Americas. The Director of Procurement/Contracts will be responsible for the coordination and development of all procurement strategies for the acquisition of materials, finished goods, and supplies and outside services for the benefit of BayWa r.e. Power Solutions. This position will be the main point of contact and decision maker for corporate purchasing related decisions, as well as engaging with and managing external partners.
What You’ll Do:

• Establishing and implementing purchasing and contract management strategies, policies, systems, procedures, guidelines and buying limits
• Negotiating best purchase price(s), contract and payment terms with vendors
• Preparing and processing requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
• Evaluating all purchase orders to ensure that order quantities are the most cost effective possible for material and freight costs
• Reviewing purchase order contracts for conformance to Company policy
• Maintaining records of goods ordered and received
• Reviewing and resolving discrepancies with supplier invoices, grievances, claims, conflicts product non-conformance or quality issues
• Directing and coordinating activities of personnel engaged in buying, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies
• Implementing and monitoring internal control systems
• Participating in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
• Analyzing market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability
• Managing, coaching and developing purchasing analysts

What You’ll Bring:

• 10+ years of recognized experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation or a related field; Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong working knowledge of complete procurement cycle with a hands-on work style
• Possess strong communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively with senior level leadership
• Excellent project & program management skills and ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Capacity to work independently and as well as with a team
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in an organized and accurate manner.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Sit at a desk 6-8 hours per day performing tasks on a computer.
• Requires minimal physical effort with periods of walking, standing with some light lifting of files.
• Minimal bending, stooping or reaching.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

• Requiring normal safety precautions with minimal occupational health and safety risks
• Moderate to low noise levels
• Requires considerable concentration.
• Stresses induced by changing environment, diversity in the organization, strict deadlines and high volume of workload.

What We Offer:
BENEFITS: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance, Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Long-Term Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Employer Match 401(k) Plan.
What’s Next:
Submit your application and our Baywa.re Power Solutions Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your resume is a match for a current or future need, we will connect with you to learn more about your background and schedule an initial phone interview. What's important to call out is that we want to make sure not only that you're the right person for us, but also that we're the right next step for you, so come prepared with all the questions you have!
Baywa.re Power Solutions is committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
Baywa.re Power Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.  In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
BayWa r.e. Power Solutions will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to BayWa r.e. Power Solutions job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Preapproval from the BayWa r.e. Power Solutions Talent Acquisition Manager is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the BayWa r.e. Power Solutions Talent Acquisition Manager.
Salary range:  $150,000- $185,000
 

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