Manager, Procurement Jobs

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Procurement Manager is responsible for procurement activities related to the sourcing, negotiation and implementation of Engineering, Procurement and Construction agreements for the development of utility-scale renewable energy sites across Canada as well as the sourcing of major equipment and the negotiation of Long-Term Services Agreements required for the operation and maintenance of these sites.

Who are we?

Evolugen is Brookfield Renewable’s Canadian operations business.  Brookfield Renewable’s Canadian Portfolio consists of 61 renewable energy facilities across Canada, including 33 hydroelectric facilities, 4 wind farms, and 24 solar sites. As an industry leader, our mission is to develop and deploy sustainable solutions designed to accelerate Canada's transition to a low-carbon future. 

Responsibilities

• Develop bid evaluation matrix with support from the technical team and coordinating technical evaluations, conducting commercial evaluations including normalization of all compliant proposals.
• Preparing all commercial bid documents including contractual terms and conditions with support from Legal Counsel.
• Stay current with market requirements, resources, pricing, and trends.
• Liaise with the internal technical team and external consultants to obtain and verify technical specifications.
• Manage the entire bid process from RFP development through Contract Execution by:
• Managing and maintaining the integrity of the bid process.
• Leading RFP kickoff meeting with all relevant stakeholders.
• Reviewing all comments and exceptions taken to the proposed Form of Agreement and working with Legal Counsel to negotiate a final Agreement.
• Work closely with the Business Development, Construction and Operations teams on utility-scale development and repower projects across various renewable technologies (Solar, Wind, BESS, Green Hydrogen) throughout Canada.
• Preparing a final vendor recommendation for senior management.
• Develop strong relationships with a network of EPC Contractors across North America.

Requirements

• Sound knowledge with respect to performance and risk mitigation mechanisms.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with recognized procurement practices and corporate governance principals
• Strong understanding of the commercial and technical needs of the Renewable Energy business such as liquidated damages, performances guarantees, warranties and payment securities (Bonding, Parental Guarantees and letters of credit).
• Positive, proactive approach to enhancing procurement methods and company practices.
• Experience with negotiating EPC, Major Equipment and Long-Term Services Agreements for utility-scale projects
• 7-10 years Procurement experience, with 5+ years of experience in Renewable Energy with a focus on EPC utility-scale development projects; however similar transferable experience within another Industry will be considered.
• Able to interact with remote internal business staff and external vendor & contractor personnel effectively and professionally.
• Possess a strong understanding of the Canadian energy markets and EPC landscape.
• Deep working knowledge of the renewable energy market and vendor landscape, pricing, terms and trends.
• Understanding of Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) and PTC credits would be considered an asset.
• Possesses a strong understanding of procurement contracts along with excellent negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Professional designations including but not limited to PMP, P. Eng, or a recognized Supply Chain Certification is considered an asset.
• A university degree / college diploma in Procurement/Supply Chain, Engineering or Project Management is considered an asset.
• Experience working with EPC Contractors within the North American Renewable Industry is considered as asset.

Evolugen embraces and promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.