Primergy is a developer, owner, and operator specializing in utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects across the United States. The company manages a significant portfolio of operational and development-stage projects across major energy markets, including ERCOT, MISO, PJM, CAISO, WECC, and SERC. With a diverse and talented team bringing decades of expertise in renewable energy project development, financing, construction, and operations, Primergy leads the industry in delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions. Primergy is a portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and is the primary investment platform for Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners' solar and solar plus energy storage activities in North America.
Primergy is growing our small, experienced team to manage the significant growth in our business. We offer a fun, entrepreneurial culture, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with a mission-driven, collaborative team.
The Sr. Manager, Procurement will support the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of supply agreements for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across North America. This role will be primarily responsible for procurement activities associated with photovoltaic modules, utility-scale inverters, main power transformers, and high-voltage breakers.
Working closely with Development, Engineering, Project Management, Legal, Finance, and Construction teams, the successful candidate will manage procurement processes from initial supplier engagement and competitive solicitations through contract execution and supplier handoff. The position requires strong commercial acumen, contract negotiation experience, and an understanding of utility-scale renewable energy projects.
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Analyze supplier proposals, pricing, technical exceptions, delivery schedules, and commercial risks.
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Lead negotiation of equipment supply agreements, master supply agreements, framework agreements, and purchase orders.
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Evaluate and allocate key project risks, including schedule, performance, warranty, logistics, liquidated damages, force majeure, and change management provisions.
Market Intelligence & Forecasting:
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Monitor equipment pricing, manufacturing capacity, supply chain trends, trade policy developments, tariffs, domestic content requirements, and emerging technologies.
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Develop procurement budgets and cost forecasts for development-stage projects.Maintain market intelligence on suppliers, manufacturing locations, lead times, and market risks.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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Seven (7) years of increasingly progressive experience in procurement, contract management, asset management, operations or a similar function.
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Experience supporting utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, transmission, substation, or other power generation projects is strongly preferred.
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Experience negotiating equipment supply agreements, master supply agreements, framework agreements, or other complex commercial contracts is required.
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Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to effectively partner with Development, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Legal, and Executive Management teams.
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Requires the ability to stay current with market dynamics, supply chain developments, emerging technologies, trade policies regulations, and trends influencing the continued adoption of renewable energy.
