Senior Manager- EPC Sourcing

Purpose

The Senior Manager - EPC Sourcing is responsible for the strategic planning, leadership, and performance of the HV/BOP Sourcing department within Supply Chain Management (SCM) reporting to the Senior Director of Supply Chain Management.

Duties include strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and acquisition  management for services needed for Avangrid Renewables onshore solar and wind projects.
Services include engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for balance of plant, substations, and point of interconnection. 

Responsibilities

• Build a team of talented professionals to support EPC Sourcing activities. 
• Provide leadership and direction through SCM Senior Managers and Managers.
• Plan solicitations (e.g., Request for Information/Proposal) by understanding requirements, conducting market research, performing risk analysis, and formulating the contracting strategy.
• Coordinate the preparation, distribution, clarification, and amendment of solicitations.
• Coordinate receipt and evaluation (technical and commercial) of offers/proposals and support source selection, negotiation, approval, and award of contracts.
• Manage contract handover to the post-award team. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering
• 10+ years of Supply Chain, Engineering, or Project Management experience
• Comprehensive understanding of BOP and HV works
• Ability to travel 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field
• Professional Certification in Supply Chain or Contract Management 
• Experience in development and/or construction of wind and solar projects 
• Skills utilizing Microsoft Office, Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), ERP Systems, and Oracle Primavera P6 or OPC

Additional Success Factors:

• Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to analyze project risks and proactively identify solutions with a flexible, creative, and solution-focused outlook on problem solving.
• Maintains effectiveness during procedural/organizational changes and when dealing with varying personality styles and tasks.
• Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations. Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message.
• Ability to navigate and succeed in a highly matrixed reporting structure, preferably at an international company.

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Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country