Manager, Procurement – Solar & BESS Equipment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead, coordinate, and manage daily procurement activities for Solar PV and BESS projects.

• Oversee the planning and execution of equipment procurement, including purchasing, supplier coordination, logistics, procurement systems, compliance, and performance management.

• Build collaborative relationships with Engineering, Tech Ops, Project Management, Delivery, O&M, Finance, Logistics, Category Management, and suppliers.

• Coordinate procurement and planning efforts with equipment manufacturers, distributors, logistics providers, and external partners.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to Buyer/Planner and other procurement team members.

• Act as a point of escalation for procurement, supplier, purchasing, and logistics issues.

• Assist in the development, review, negotiation, execution, and management of supply agreements and procurement contracts.

• Oversee purchase order execution and track contract obligations, renewals, pricing, and commercial requirements.

• Implement procurement processes that ensure supplier quality and timely equipment delivery.

• Monitor supplier and procurement performance and address any quality issues that arise.

• Manage major equipment purchases, including handling purchase orders, invoices, and payment records.

• Coordinate purchasing, warehousing, shipping, and logistics to align with project timelines.

• Develop processes for tracking purchase orders, supplier commitments, logistics activities, and material availability.

• Ensure adherence to company policies, legal standards, ethical norms, and relevant regulations.

• Identify, evaluate, and escalate risks related to procurement, suppliers, logistics, and material availability.

• Oversee risk mitigation strategies, supplier continuity, and contingency planning.

• Create and maintain procurement databases, systems, records, dashboards, and performance metrics.

• Support the integration of procurement systems, process enhancements, and data-quality initiatives.

• Articulate and present a compelling vision for the future of Pivot Procurement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Over 3 years of experience in procurement and supply chain.

• Proven experience in coordinating purchasing, logistics, suppliers, and cross-functional project requirements.

• Familiarity with supplier contracts and commercial terms, including Incoterms.

• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.

• Excellent organizational skills, process-driven mindset, and attention to detail.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal abilities.

• Capacity to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks with minimal supervision.

• Ability to identify issues, coordinate solutions, and escalate as necessary.

• Proficient in spreadsheets, word processing, and business productivity tools.

• Experience in negotiating and managing master supply agreements and other procurement contracts.

• Background in leading or supervising procurement personnel.

• Familiarity with Solar PV, BESS, electrical equipment, or other energy-related equipment.

• Experience with procurement, ERP, project management, or supply chain systems.

• Knowledge of Procore, Salesforce, Smartsheet, Google Workspace, or similar systems.

• Expertise in procurement process improvement, data management, reporting, and systems implementation.

• Experience in coordinating equipment warehousing and transportation activities.

• Background in supplier performance management and risk mitigation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Certified B Corporation.

• Recognized as one of Denver’s “Best Places to Work.”

• Company-wide training, assessments, and programs that promote inclusion and equity practices.

• An inclusive culture founded on mutual respect.

• Equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering equitable career growth.