JobDescription
EPCProcurementManager
e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed atimproving gridoperations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to asustainable future.e-STORAGEhassuccessfullyimplementedover3.3GWhDCofbatteryenergystoragesolutionsin various locations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry. Currently, the Companyoperates two fully automated, state-of-the-artmanufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.
Foradditionalinformationaboute-STORAGE,visitwww.csestorage.com
Canadian Solarwas founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listedon NASDAQsince 2006. Itis now one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaicmodules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, andconnectedover9GWpofsolarpowerprojectsandover3GWhofbatterystorageprojectsacrossthe world.Currently,theCompanyhasapproximately700MWpofsolarpowerprojectsinoperation,8GWp ofprojectsunderconstructionorinbacklog(late-stage),andanadditional17GWpofprojectsinadvanced and early-stage pipeline. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipeline of 52 GWh, including approximately 2 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 50GWhatadvancedandearly-stagedevelopment.CanadianSolarisoneofthemostbankablecompanies in the solar and renewable energy industry.
ForadditionalinformationaboutCanadianSolar,visitwww.canadiansolar.com
JobTitle:EPCProcurementManager
Department:Procurement
Entity:CSe-Storage- UK
Reportsto:Sr.DirectorofProject Procurement
Location:London-UK (Hybrid)
PositionSummary:
TheEPCProcurementManagerisresponsibleformanagingallprocurementactivitiesrelatedto the delivery of battery energy storage systems (BESS), furthering the deployment of Canadian Solar’s integrated solution for the utility-scale energy storage market in the United Kingdom.
This role is pivotal in growing a new division within an established renewable energy company, driving productive and sustainable relationships with external and internal business partners (bothsuppliersandcustomers)toensuretheongoingdevelopmentandsuccessofourbusiness expansion.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrateexpertiseinfacilitatingvendorselection,contractnegotiation,and ongoing contract administration for utility-scale battery storage contracts.
- Managerelationshipswithmajorinternationalbatterystorageequipmentvendorsand develop a multi-year procurement strategy in cooperation with the leadership team.
- Buildandmaintainrelationshipswithkeyplayersintheenergystoragemarketplaceto understand and monitor the commercial readiness of emerging technologies; manage vendor onboarding and internal prequalification processes.
- Documentcurrentandfuturepricingguidanceofallbatterytechnologiestoinformcost and technology roadmap development and sourcing strategies.
- Supportandleadbiddingandcontractingeffortsforbatterystoragesourcingin coordination with development, engineering, construction, and legal teams.
- ManagethedevelopmentofRFPdocumentation,biddingstrategies,identification,and qualification of bidders.
- Supporttheevaluationofbidresponsesandmakeshortlistandaward recommendations that drive value creation and mitigate risk.
- Negotiateagreementsregardingscope,price,terms&conditions,delivery,andcontract changes with suppliers.
- Ensureprocurementactivitiesmeetobjectivesrelatedtosafety,cost,delivery performance, schedule, and quality.
- Deliverandsupportteamresolutiononmaterialchangestoagreementsforboth commercial and technical issues.
- Coordinateandmanagetheissuanceandadministrationofpurchaseorders,including coordination of deliveries, invoicing, payment, and lien waivers.
- CollaboratewithEngineeringtogatherandmaintainspecifications,scopesofwork,and standards to be followed for storage projects.
Qualificationsand Requirements:
- Bachelor’sdegreeorrelatedexperienceincontractmanagement,supplychain management, or procurement.
- Minimum5-7yearsofbroadprocurementandcontractsexperienceinbatterystorage preferred; related industries will be considered.
- DemonstratedexperiencemanagingRFPdocumentation,biddingstrategies, identification, and qualification of bidders.
- DeepunderstandingofEngineering,Procurement,andConstruction(EPC)andthe relationship between vendors and suppliers.
- Effectivenegotiationskills.
- Experiencemanaginginternationalvendorsandsuppliersisrequired.
- Can-dopersonality;competitiveanddriven.
- Excellentinterpersonalrelationsanddemonstratedabilitytoworkeffectivelyinteams.
- Highlevelofcriticalandlogicalthinking,analysis,andreasoningtoidentifyunderlying principles, reasons, or facts.
- Self-motivatedandabletoworkindependentlyandproactivelywithoutsupervision.
- Excellentorganizational,strategic,planning,andimplementingskills.
- Abilitytotravelas required.
Compensation&Benefits:
Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package basedonanannualobjectiveachievement.Ourgenerousbenefitspackageincludesapensionscheme,private medical insurance, life, annual leave, and sick pay.
CanadianSolarInc.isanEqualOpportunityEmployer(EOE).Qualifiedapplicantsareconsideredforemployment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
