Associate, Wind Procurement at Clearway Energy

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Renewable Energy, Wind EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, management, supply chain, engineering/technical degree, or related field
3+ years of wind industry experience
Familiarity with commercial negotiations and contracting
Effective project management, negotiation, contract management, and verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel up to 15%
Proficient in Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), OneNote, and document control

Responsibilities

Support the procurement team in transactions and internal reporting for owner-furnished wind turbine equipment and long-term service agreements
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to execute sourcing solutions for multi-technology projects
Support competitive RFx bidding and contracting efforts in coordination with internal stakeholders and OEMs
Provide document support and input on supply and service agreements with vendors and stakeholders
Take ownership of and negotiate key exhibits to relevant contracts
Facilitate the procure-to-pay process for owner-furnished wind turbine equipment, including vendor qualification and onboarding, vendor selection, TSA negotiations, long-term service agreement negotiations, internal approvals, issuance of purchase orders, management of payments, logistics, and quality assurance
Maintain records of received turbine and service bids and work with internal SMEs to generate forward-looking technology and cost projections
Support technology assessments and reviews of existing and upcoming turbine platforms
Assist internal project and engineering teams with coordinating RFIs to equipment manufacturers
Assist with the project financing process, facilitating inputs from OEMs and interdisciplinary teams
Provide key inputs to cashflow models
Support internal updates and reporting of organizational and procurement progress and status

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Wind Turbine ProcurementRFx BiddingContract NegotiationVendor ManagementProcure-to-PayStakeholder CoordinationSupply Chain ManagementLong-Term Service AgreementsPurchase OrdersLogisticsQuality Assurance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or hybrid, and where can it be based?

This is a hybrid position that can be based in Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Houston, TX, or Scottsdale, AZ offices.

What is the salary range for this Associate, Wind Procurement role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualifications and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in business, management, supply chain, engineering/technical field, or related; 3+ years of wind industry experience; and familiarity with commercial negotiations and contracting. Effective project management, negotiation, contract management, and verbal and written communication skills are also required.

What does the wind procurement team do at Clearway Energy?

The team facilitates strategic vendor relationships, secures wind turbine equipment for the multi-gigawatt project pipeline, supports turbine procurement strategies for timely delivery, and provides administrative and stakeholder coordination.

What makes a strong candidate for this Associate, Wind Procurement position?

A strong candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of wind industry experience, knowledge of wind turbine technology, and skills in commercial negotiations, project management, contract management, and communication.

Clearway Energy

Develops and operates renewable energy projects

About Clearway Energy

Clearway Energy Group focuses on developing and operating renewable energy projects, primarily in the United States. The company has a diverse portfolio of over 350 projects, which includes large-scale solar and wind farms, as well as community solar initiatives. Their products work by generating electricity from renewable sources, which is then sold to utilities and large energy consumers through long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs). This model provides a steady revenue stream while promoting the use of clean energy and reducing carbon emissions. Clearway Energy Group differentiates itself from competitors by its extensive experience in the renewable energy sector and its commitment to high safety and performance standards in project execution. The company's goal is to facilitate the transition to a sustainable energy future by providing reliable and competitive clean energy solutions.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$1,600MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

EnergyIndustries

501-1,000Employees