Procurement Manager - Solar

Boralex Milton, 174 Mill Street Suite 201, Milton, Ontario, Canada Req #624Friday, August 30, 2024Boralex is a major player in renewable energy specializing in four sectors of activity: wind, solar, hydroelectricity, and storage.We have been based in Kingsey Falls, Quebec, Canada, for 30 years and have since expanded our horizons and established our business in the United States, France, and the United Kingdom.OUR PURPOSEOn our planet where electricity is central to fighting climate change, we have a responsibility to produce it sustainably for future generations.OUR MISSIONAt Boralex, we provide renewable and affordable energy for all, creating value to share with our partners.YOUR PROFILEAs a key contributor to Boralex team, you will play a vital role in execution of strategic solar projects and contribute to development of the Procurement organization in Boralex in general. We are looking for a mature professional in procurement or strategic sourcing with experience in execution of large complex contracts in a large industrial company. You must exhibit strong project management skills and a proven ability to build relationships with different stakeholders of an organization. You have experience in the energy sector and knowledge on the solar energy technology.YOUR CHALLENGEReporting to the Director, Procurement, you will organize and lead Boralex’s procurement of key equipment and services with the main focus on support of the execution of Boralex’ solar projects.Working closely with various groups within Boralex, you will have the following responsibilities:Lead market intelligence to identify and seek competitive advantages by partnering with world-class suppliers in the solar energy industry.Provide expert recommendations to internal stakeholders on the solar energy market and its development, the risks and opportunities.Work with development and project management team on projects' schedule and budget preparation and optimization.Lead preparation of RFIs and RFPs in line with Boralex’ standards, organize and manage commercial evaluation of vendors’ proposals with a multi-disciplinary team.Negotiate commercial terms of deals for purchasing major equipment and services for the solar projects execution.Organize multi-disciplinary team for contract agreements negotiations with vendors and obtaining approvals from different administrative bodies for contracts signing.Organize contracts execution control, equipment and services purchasing, support vendors in logistic and storage organization.Lead solving possible issues and disagreements with vendors during projects execution.Lead work with vendors to support Boralex CSR strategy.Assist with the procurement of components for other projects (wind and energy storage) depending on tasks flow.Contribute to the development of procurement function by bringing ideas, feedback, and requirements from own area(s) of responsibility.Other duties within the procurement team responsibilities.YOUR SKILLSBachelor’s or Master’s degree in administration, engineering or equivalent.From 10 years of experience in an industrial company, preferably energy or construction, including 5 years in procurement or supply-chain management or project management.Experience in leading contract negotiation and contract management of contracts with value more than 10 million.Experience in utility-scale solar projects execution.Demonstrated leadership experience in multi-functional projects implementation.Experience working in or with global international business.Good project-management skills and experience in it.High level of negotiation skills.Strong user of Microsoft Suite.Team-player, ability to work effectively under pressure.High proficiency in French is highly desired. Knowledge in Mandarin Chinese is an asset.Established professional network among solar industry players is an asset.AT BORALEX WE OFFERContribute to the growth of a company that’s actively involved in energy transition.Add your talent to an agile work team.Expand your knowledge through continuous learning.Keep fit with a membership allowance at a sports centre of your choice.Spend more time with your family thanks to a flexible and independent schedule.Plan your life beyond your career thanks to a pension plan to which Boralex contributes.Boralex, beyond renewable energy! Be the source of our energy! #J-18808-Ljbffr