Job description
Join the Origis Energy Team!
Origis Energy is bringing clean and cost effective solar and energy storage solutions within reach for utility, commercial, industrial and public sector clients. The Origis team has worked to ensure the interests of all stakeholders are upheld in 170 projects worldwide totaling over 4 gigawatts to date of developed solar and energy storage capacity.
The Origis team, regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders:
Solve for Tomorrow. A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. Are you ready to bring new ideas? Do you exist to find solutions? That's how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon-free future - through unmatched service and relentless innovation.
Rise Together. To succeed here, you'll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams including solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. Are you open to diverse perspectives and prepared to work seamlessly across disciplines to reach our collective goals?
Perform at Peak. We're seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis?
Inspire & Grow. The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution-driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor.
Be Resilient. The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. We all take initiative and remain adaptable, overcoming obstacles by prioritizing respect.
Position Description
Origis Energy is looking for a Director of Panel Sourcing to join our growing team. This person will join an experienced team with the main objective of driving the procurement, strategy and standards across solar PV systems with specific focus on the Solar Panel market. The successful candidate will be an industry leader responsible for delivering a strategy to navigate the changing market for solar panels including compliance with new laws in the US assuring partners use the most ethical standards for the raw materials and manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process to secure panels for our extensive 16+GW project pipeline in the US market.
- Lead analysis and evaluation of supplier product options and make recommendations for supplier and product selections, including quantifying and managing contractual risk with suppliers.
- Develop market analytics and strategy to allow Origis to secure high quality panels from key industry players, giving Origis competitive advantage in the space.
- Negotiate and execute master agreements and purchase orders in support of company projects.
- Determine investment opportunities in US based manufacturing to incentivize suppliers and secure long term supply agreements where relevant.
- Maintain the necessary technical and administrative infrastructure to manage historical pricing across all aspects of the Solar panel, including raw materials, labor and compliance requirements
- Assist with the project's financial close process, including providing copies of requested contracts (and exhibits) and compiling responses from OEMs and/or interdisciplinary teams to independent engineering (IE) questions.
- Assist with the management of inventory and allocation of safe harbor inventory and IRA compliance to assure the best financial outcome for stakeholders and offtakes.
- Develop and implement strong supplier development and supplier relationship management processes.
- Monitor and evaluate the risk of geopolitical and regulatory initiatives that impact the supply chain and develop the mitigation and/or contingency procurement strategies.
- Synthesis market intelligence with internally gathered intelligence to perform forecasts for major equipment
- Facilitate the execution of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) with prospective suppliers/partners and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with OEMs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of related experience; experience in renewable energy project development and/or the energy industry is a must
- BS in STEM or MBA, or significant experience in technical procurement
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Deep understanding and ability to read, write and negotiate contracts; particularly contracting for large generation and related equipment
- Ability to put together a go to market strategy and present to leadership on a regular basis to inform of current market conditions and recommend strategies to navigate.
- Strong product knowledge of PV modules and the associated raw materials.
- Experience in global sourcing and international negotiations
- Familiarity with the exportation/importation of equipment/materials
- Experience with a solar energy developer or solar EPC contractor
- Experienced in financial analysis including price forecasting and reporting
- Familiarity with evolving quality factors and major trends within the PV industry
- CPSM or equivalent is a plus
Key Attributes for Success
- Demonstrates and upholds the Origis Core Values as outlined
- Detail-oriented, highly organized
- Exceptional communication skills; polished & professional
- Customer Relationship Management
- Strategic thinker
- Creativity in problem solving
- Ability to multi-task and manage tight timelines
- Effective in managing multiple stakeholders and within cross functional team
Location San Diego, CA; Miami, FL; or Austin, TX (preferred) or remote for the right candidate
Travel As needed, 20-30% travel
Job Level Manager or Director - no direct reports
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC) and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences as that is what makes our employees unique. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
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