Director Of Supply Chain

Charlottesville, VA
Full Time
Sun Tribe EPC
Manager/Supervisor
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Company Description
With nearly 80 employees, over 100 projects completed or under development, and an award-winning track record of innovation and implementation, Sun Tribe is one of the fastest growing clean energy companies in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Thanks to an experienced, in-house team of development, engineering, financial, regulatory, procurement, and construction experts, Sun Tribe serves as a comprehensive energy advisory and delivery company for our client-partners.
Whether building the first solar array to sit on an abandoned coal mine in Virginia’s history, powering the first 100 percent solar school district East of the Mississippi, installing solar on flagship state government buildings, or working with Fortune 200 companies to help meet their sustainability goals, Sun Tribe specializes in creating a brighter energy future through long-lasting, sustainable partnerships.
Job Summary
Sun Tribe EPC (“ST EPC”) is the mid-Atlantic’s premier distributed generation solar design and build firm. The business is focused on designing and constructing ground-mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) facilities that connect to the distribution grid (< 20MWac). The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for establishing, strengthening, and maintaining STS relationships with major material suppliers and service providers to deliver optionality and cost competitive options to project teams. The Director of Supply Chain will be the subject matter expert on all Sun Tribe Supply Chain processes and procedures, forward cost curves for major materials and will maintain a database for lead time, availability, and pricing. This position will be the primary point of contact between STS and its suppliers and service providers.
The Director of Supply Chain reports directly to the Vice President of Pre-Construction.
Principal Responsibilities
GENERAL
Author and subject mater expert for all required Supply Chain processes and best practices
Author and primary keeper of the Sun Tribe EPC Approved Vendor and Supplier List (AVL)
Coordinates with HSE, Finance, Pre-Construction and Project Management team to ensure AVL is current, complete and relevant
Ensures all PO’s, Subcontracts, and other agreements include flow down provisions from the Prime EPC agreement
Ensures all PO’s and Subcontracts are compliant with approved ST-EPC Supply Chain procedures
Establish and keep current all ST-EPC standard templates for PO’s and Service contracts and their standard attachments
Coordinates with Pre-Construction and Project Management to ensure each project has a documented Supply Chain plan
Conducts regular meetings to update key stakeholders on the status of individual projects, and/or overall Supply Chain information
Develops and maintains relationships with key vendors and service providers to ensure cost efficiency, responsiveness and issue resolution
Develops and maintains supplier and subcontractor feedback mechanism
VENDORS
Negotiates Master Supply and/or Special Agreements for major materials including key favorable terms & conditions, working with outside legal when required
Lead role issuing all PO’s during procurement phase of project
Maintains and improves the existing Airtable database of pricing, forward looking cost curves and lead times for all equipment on the AVL including:
Modules
Fixed Tilt Racking
Single Axis Tracker Racking
Inverters
Transformers
Medium Voltage Equipment
Ensures appropriate lien releases are included with all POs.
SERVICE SUPPLIERS
Negotiates Master Supply Agreements with service suppliers, working without outside legal when required
Leads functional role during the bidding, selection and award phase of all service suppliers including: engineering, testing, and construction installation subcontractors
Establishes, coordinates and manages list of qualified bidders for each scope of work that is to be bid
Ensures all supplier agreements include any relevant flow down provisions from the prime EPC agreement
Works with Pre-Construction and Project Management to ensure bid package includes key project information including Scope of work, schedule and design documentation
Supports the Pre-Construction Managers and Project Managers during bidding and negotiating phase.
Performs bid analysis, post bid Q&A, and all bid due diligence during bidding phase.
Coordinates all vendor/supplier Q&A with relevant internal resources during bidding phase
Provides PM, Pre-Con, and leadership with bid spread document with levelized bids and recommended service provider for review and approval
Basic Qualifications
Degree required: Bachelor's Degree is required
A minimum six years’ experience in Supply Chain management, construction project management, procurement, project finance or related field is required
Experience in the solar PV industry is required
Deep understanding of solar PV supplier landscape and Supply Chains
Demonstrates Company Core values
Advanced experience negotiating supply contracts required
Experience with project management software such as MS Project (or equivalent CPM scheduling software), MS Excel, and construction management platforms (e.g. Procore, PlanGrid)
Skills & Experience
Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
Self-motivated
Honest, reliable, self-aware, and conscientious
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization skills
Requirements
Demonstration of company core values; Community, Safety, Perpetual Improvement, Nature, Joy, and Respect
Ability to work & thrive in a generally fast-paced office environment
Some evening and weekend work is required
Location
This position is eligible for a hybrid position in Charlottesville, VA or remote work location.
Review of Applications will continue until the position is filled.
If you don't check every box, don't let that stop you. We prioritize talent, passion, and drive over what looks good on paper. If you're on the fence, we encourage you to hit the apply button and highlight what draws you to Sun Tribe.
Sun Tribe is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, family medical or genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Sun Tribe is a drug-free workplace.
Learn more about Sun Tribe at www.suntribesolar.com.