Americas Procurement Lead

The Americas Procurement Organization is divided into two teams, Strategy and Execution. This role will focus on Fluence booked projects that have been handed over to the Execution team. In this role you will manage a procurement plan for each project as outlined in the customer contracts. You will manage a small team and work closely with Project Managers and other department leads to successfully deliver each project according to budget and schedule. Collaboration with your counterpart on the Strategy side will be expected to prepare for jobs in the Sales pipeline.
What does an Americas Procurement Lead do at Fluence?Act as a team lead for the regional execution needsProcure Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment and materialsCreate and issue Purchase Orders in our ERP systemLead Request for Quote (RFQ) initiatives for material and service packagesExpedite materials and equipment to support project schedulesIdentify and mitigate risks, proactively resolving issues and encouraging your team to do the sameAssign and support weekly procurement meetings with each Project team to provide updates on procurement activitiesMaintain high level delivery reports on a regular cadenceImplement standard templates for procurement schedules and RFQ packagesNegotiate Terms and Conditions and Master Service Agreements with suppliers and service providersWhat does the ideal candidate look like?5+ years of Supply Chain ExperienceRenewables experience strongly encouragedContract negotiation skillsSelf-motivated and proactive
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