Senior Director of Procurement

Company Overview

Elevate is a national renewable energy development company focused on the strategic deployment of battery energy storage resources co-located at existing large generation facilities owned by private equity funds managed by ArcLight Capital Partners. Elevate is developing co-located battery storage projects at ArcLight’s existing 25,000 MW power infrastructure portfolio and currently has a brownfield development pipeline of approximately 5 GW at over 20 project locations. Elevate is also active in energy markets throughout the US from California to Connecticut where the rapid growth of intermittent renewable energy has created a need for flexible, dispatchable renewable energy which can uniquely be met by utility-scale battery storage.

Elevate is focused on the safe, reliable, environmentally conscious energy transition in a way that benefits all stakeholders together with the broader communities, specifically including environmental justice and other disadvantaged communities, in which we operate.

We are headquartered in Boston, MA, with employees in multiple regions across the U.S. Our diverse management team has many decades of experience in the renewable energy, utility, and independent power sectors.

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At Elevate Renewables, every employee makes an impact on the company’s growth and profitability. We have a fast-paced, high-performance and team-oriented culture. We value quality of life and flexibility for our employees and strive to help our team members achieve their career goals.

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Job Description

The Senior Director of Procurement would oversee procurement process for the new build of all Elevate Renewables projects including BESS, Solar and Wind.  This includes:

• Major OEM procurement including all negotiations, coordination with legal, engineering and any compliance regulatory to finalize contract execution
• EPC contracts – this entails all negotiation with EPC vendors to finalize entire scope, exhibits, terms and conditions and pricing
• Work with compliance to manage all contracts including offtake, EPC, OEM, MSA, O&M, LTSA, and ESA to help streamline and operate the business
• Work cross-functionally with Development, Origination, Engineering, Construction, M&A, and Operations teams
• The position’s primary focus will be to lead CapEx forecasting, market research, manage supplier relationships, and support the development/M&A pipeline. The candidate will develop and improve internal processes to enhance RFPs, MSA execution, and design optimization process

The position reports to the VP of Capital Expenditures.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy

• Create a comprehensive procurement plan aligned with the overall project schedule and budget, including vendor identification, evaluation criteria, and negotiation strategies
• Develop vendor management system/tracker that provides updates on pricing, availability, lead times, etc. that will provide a vendor summary report for management to review

Supplier Selection and Management

• Develop and manage vendor relationships across multiple technologies (wind, solar, battery, high voltage, EPC)
• Identify and qualify potential vendors, conduct thorough evaluations, and negotiate contracts to secure the best value for the project

OEM Contract Management

• Review and approve vendor contracts, manage change orders, and ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions. This includes:
• • All contract compliance including management of deliverables
  • Handle contract disputes and ensure all work product meet contractual requirements

EPC Contract Management

• Work closely with the EPC project team to ensure procurement activities align with project timelines and engineering design
• Work with construction team to manage schedule risk, change orders and project costs
• Handle contract disputes and ensure all work product meet contractual requirements
• Ability to travel to various project sites across the country

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Strong understanding of EPC project delivery methodology and procurement processes
• Experience in contract negotiation and management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders (Technical, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, Finance) and scopes in a fast moving environment
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions
• Project management skills including organizing and maintaining a contract structure
• Background in Engineering, Finance, MBA and/or JD is preferred

Compensation and Location

Compensation: The annual salary plus bonus range for this position is listed below. The actual salary and bonus offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.

Title Senior Director of Procurement

Salary $205,000

Perks 30% performance bonus

Benefits

• Medical Benefits with United Healthcare
• Dental/Vision Benefits
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan, 100% company match up to 4%
• 100% remote office, with Annual/Bi-Annual team retreats
• Three-Week PTO plan, that includes Sick Leave, independent of Federal Holidays
• Fully remote with periodic office visits for in-person engagement.

Elevate Renewables is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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