Procurement Manager, Substation Equipment

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (to include, but not limited to):

• Manages strategic purchasing, planning, and project management of owner furnished equipment for all data center substation projects, including high voltage breakers, power transformers, switchgear, control houses, and steel structure packages.
• Leads collaborative effort between engineering, procurement, technical program management, and construction teams.
• Manages owner furnished equipment from forecasting and strategic planning through delivery, installation, commissioning and turnover.
• Builds and oversees relevant strategic vendor relationships – leading the effort to plan and purchase underlying equipment.
• Presents purchasing strategy to senior leadership in connection with underlying funding requests.
• Manages, tracks and reports production/delivery schedules and logistics, submittal review and approval, factory acceptance tests, and vendor field service scope.
• Manages and supports vendor relationships, ensuring the manufacturing production plans support the individual projects as well as the overall program. 
• Assist in the management of project budgets according to project controls and processes.
• Set up, manage, and track project costs, schedules, and documentation history.
• Own and maintain all administrative duties associated with project financials, to include but not limited to, requests for proposals, change orders, requests for POs, and invoice reconciliation. 
• Collaborate with project site construction managers and procurement project managers to successfully deliver data center projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or equivalent (degree or experience).
• Experience with electrical equipment and substation construction strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the developing data center battery storage and primary power generation market is a plus.
• Experience managing large projects with many key stakeholders.
• Strong commercial skills required, including negotiation, planning and forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• 25%+ travel required, with regular visits to project sites and vendor factories. Some international travel may be required.
• High proficiency with computers and industry systems and programs, including but not limited to:  Microsoft Office products (especially Excel), Construction programs (such as Procore, Helix, etc), database systems, financial systems, scheduling programs, etc. 
• Superb written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Desire to work in an extremely fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Must have a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
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