Procurement Specialist Battery Storage
Procurement Specialist Battery Storage
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Job Description
Purpose of the Job:
To manage and execute the tender process for Masdars 3GWh BESS pipeline ensuring detailed cost/benefit analysis of key suppliers. To optimise procurement processes analyse supply chain data and identifying strategic sourcing opportunities. To support all aspects of procurement in collaboration with the Contracts Manager Delivery team Finance external stakeholders and consultants to manage and oversee the pretender and construction phase of BESS projects
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough market research to identify potential suppliers of battery energy storage components and materials.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to develop sourcing strategies that optimize cost quality and delivery timelines.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key suppliers negotiating contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular assessments to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.
- Lead the management of the Request for Proposal (RfP) tender process for battery energy storage projects.
- Coordinate the preparation and issuance of RfP documents including specifications terms and conditions and evaluation criteria.
- Evaluate supplier proposals and bids received in response to RfPs analyzing cost proposals technical specifications and compliance with project requirements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to assess supplier capabilities and select vendors that best meet project needs.
- Support contract negotiation efforts with selected vendors ensuring alignment of terms and conditions with project objectives and company policies.
- Facilitate discussions on pricing delivery schedules warranties and other contractual provision
Data and Market Analysis
- Utilize procurement data and supply chain metrics to identify trends patterns and areas for improvement.
- Present insights and recommendations to stakeholders using data visualization tools and techniques.
- Understand BESS technology roadmaps and other innovations in the sector.
- Review costs of raw materials and consider raw materials indexlinked CAPEX models
- Identify and mitigate procurement risks including supply chain disruptions market volatility and regulatory changes.
- Develop contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply and minimize operational disruptions.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize procurement processes implementing best practices and automation tools where applicable.
- Monitor procurement performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications :
Preferred Experience:
- 4 6 years experience in supply chain management market research or energy sector with a strong preference for BESS experience
- Strong understanding of procurement processes including strategic sourcing supplier evaluation and contract negotiation. Familiarity with RfP tender processes is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and modeling techniques. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI) is advantageous.
- Exceptional communication negotiation and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams and external stakeholders.
- Detailoriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards governing procurement and supply chain management in the energy sector.
JobSpecific Skills:
- Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate / multifunctional environment
- Strong understanding of the complexity and challenges of driving/building a project delivery culture and strong project management skills
- Indepth knowledge of drafting and negotiating contracts suitable for offshore wind businesses
- Knowledge of renewable energy and traditional energy industry
- Knowledge of processes templates tools and systems used in bids and proposals
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize actions and manage a diverse crossfunctional team
- Strong commercial risk knowledge base
- Sound understanding of corporate/project finance transactions
Additional Information :
Masdar is one of the worlds fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.
As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAEs vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested or committed to invest in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.
Masdar unites the UAEs three energy champions Mubadala ADNOC and TAQA and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.
Promoting innovation in solar wind energy storage wastetoenergy and geothermal energy Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneeringprojects using cuttingedge clean energy technologies that are commercially viable and bankable.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
