Who We Are:
At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

What you’ll do:

As the Manager, Procurement, Solar and BESS - Americas you will be responsible for leveraging NPI’s fast growing North American renewables portfolio by maintaining deep connections with and understanding of the supplier and contractor market, ensuring development of contracting strategies, and execution of procurement campaigns in accordance with the Procurement Policy for projects across solar and energy storage technologies. You will be accountable for execution and assurance of specific standards for preparation and execution of ITT/RFP, contract negotiations and contract management as well as maintaining supplier relationships and supporting execution of the technology category strategies.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, your day-to-day will entail close engagement with projects in development and execution, working closely with equipment suppliers and EPC and project support contractors. As part of our global team, you will also collaborate with various internal stakeholders, including Development, Engineering, Construction, Legal and Risk, ESG, and insurance management.

The role is required to be in the Toronto office 4 days per week

Key Responsibilities

Lead relationships with key suppliers and contractors for renewables projects and assets, develop new suppliers via pre-qualification process.
Lead the development of procurement and contracting strategies for renewables projects in North America.
Ensure that procurement activities in all projects are in accordance with applicable legislation, ethical practices, ESG requirements, NPI HSSEQ requirements, the NPI Procurement Policy and meet the requirements of the NPI project maturation stage gate model
Develop and implement standards for procurement in renewables projects aligned with project maturation requirements
Maturation of an appropriate contracting suite to support project development aligned to the ambitions of the onshore development team and optimize TCO/LCoE.
Support the development and execution of negotiation strategies for renewables that strengthen NPI’s position in the market and benefit the organization’s financial performance.
Development of project should-cost models, management of contractor performance, claims and variations management and supplier performance management with construction teams.
Support to O&M Management in identification and execution of cost-savings initiatives to achieve optimisation of third-party spend on renewable assets.
Ensure continuous improvement and knowledge sharing is captured and brought from project to project and is reflected in the contracts.
Support project execution through contract management especially in relation to variations and claims.
Support to non-procurement colleagues in execution of low value and low risk spend across different spend categories.
Work closely with Project Management, PMO and Financial Risk Oversight teams to develop a detailed and accurate assessment of contract, supplier/contractor and market risks.

Who you are:

Strategic: you are a strategic thinker with win-win mindset, an effective communicator with superior interpersonal skills, proven commercial mindset and an excellent ability to build networks.
Methodical and organised: you naturally work in a methodical way and relish the opportunity to add structure and order to your work. This will help with the competing priorities you will be managing.
Collaborative: You build business-anchored relationships, leverage effective communication and encourage cross-functional sharing of information. Conviction in your own views in the face of challenge but a willingness to seek diverse perspectives and understand the drivers of other stakeholders
Diligent: Your solid attention to detail will ensure that project documentation is accurate and you follow up with others where needed to ensure outstanding information or actions are complete.
Flexible: You are agile in your approach to your work and in working hours, after all you will be working alongside colleagues in other countries.
A strong communicator: your spoken and written communication in English is excellent, and you can influence your internal and external stakeholders coming from varied cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications and experience

7-10 years of experience working on high value CAPEX projects in Canada and the US, preferably in large industrial renewables projects.
A solid background in the solar, storage and wind onshore renewables industry combined with relevant procurement or commercial related education and experience is preferred.
Recent experience of tendering, negotiating, executing and managing equipment supply and EPC contracts is a requirement.
Knowledge of project management processes and experience driving change towards lean processes while ensuring adoption and improvement of defined standards.
A strong network in the renewables industry is an advantage.

What’s In It for You: 

Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognise your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here's a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you'll truly thrive: 

Thoughtful benefits – A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access. 
Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources. 
Floating days and Birthdays off – As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments.

Disclaimer

This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.

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Pay Range:

$104,000.00 - $130,000.00

This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

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