EPC Procurement Manager
e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e-STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry. Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.
For additional information about e-STORAGE, visit www.csestorage.com
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listed on NASDAQ since 2006. It is now one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects across the world. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipeline of 52 GWh, including approximately 2 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry.
For additional information about Canadian Solar, visit www.canadiansolar.com
Job Title: EPC Procurement Manager
Department: Procurement
Entity: CS e-Storage - UK
Reports to: Sr. Director of Project Procurement
Location: London - UK (Hybrid)
Position Summary:
The EPC Procurement Manager is responsible for managing all procurement activities related to the delivery of battery energy storage systems (BESS), furthering the deployment of Canadian Solar’s integrated solution for the utility-scale energy storage market in the United Kingdom. This role is pivotal in growing a new division within an established renewable energy company, driving productive and sustainable relationships with external and internal business partners (both suppliers and customers) to ensure the ongoing development and success of our business expansion.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate expertise in facilitating vendor selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing contract administration for utility-scale battery storage contracts.
- Manage relationships with major international battery storage equipment vendors and develop a multi-year procurement strategy in cooperation with the leadership team.
- Build and maintain relationships with key players in the energy storage marketplace to understand and monitor the commercial readiness of emerging technologies; manage vendor onboarding and internal prequalification processes.
- Document current and future pricing guidance of all battery technologies to inform cost and technology roadmap development and sourcing strategies.
- Support and lead bidding and contracting efforts for battery storage sourcing in coordination with development, engineering, construction, and legal teams.
- Manage the development of RFP documentation, bidding strategies, identification, and qualification of bidders.
- Support the evaluation of bid responses and make shortlist and award recommendations that drive value creation and mitigate risk.
- Negotiate agreements regarding scope, price, terms & conditions, delivery, and contract changes with suppliers.
- Ensure procurement activities meet objectives related to safety, cost, delivery performance, schedule, and quality.
- Deliver and support team resolution on material changes to agreements for both commercial and technical issues.
- Coordinate and manage the issuance and administration of purchase orders, including coordination of deliveries, invoicing, payment, and lien waivers.
- Collaborate with Engineering to gather and maintain specifications, scopes of work, and standards to be followed for storage projects.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or related experience in contract management, supply chain management, or procurement.
- Minimum 5-7 years of broad procurement and contracts experience in battery storage preferred; related industries will be considered.
- Demonstrated experience managing RFP documentation, bidding strategies, identification, and qualification of bidders.
- Deep understanding of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and the relationship between vendors and suppliers.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Experience managing international vendors and suppliers is required.
- Can-do personality; competitive and driven.
- Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and proactively without supervision.
- Excellent organizational, strategic, planning, and implementing skills.
- Ability to travel as required.
Compensation & Benefits:
Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a pension scheme, private medical insurance, life insurance, annual leave, and sick pay.
Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
