Purchasing Manager (Power & Solar Projects)

Role Summary

Deep Energy is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead end‑to‑end sourcing and procurement across two core domains : (1) electricity wholesale & retail supply, and (2) construction of utility‑scale solar power farms and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The role owns category strategy, supplier selection, contracting, logistics, inventory, and cost / risk optimization for panels, inverters, balance‑of‑system (BOS), power storage equipment, and grid‑side materials.

Key Responsibilities

A) Electricity Wholesale & Retail Sourcing

Source and negotiate wholesale energy , PPAs and financial hedges aligned to retail load shape and risk appetite.

Run RFPs with generators / retailers; evaluate pricing, credit terms, shape / firmness, curtailment, penalties, environmental certificates (RECs / GOOs) .

Coordinate with Trading / Risk to manage hedge books , exposure limits, and settlement; maintain supplier / ISDA / EFET files.

Secure network, metering, and ancillary services to support customer growth and new site energization.

B) Solar Farm & BESS Project Procurement

Develop category strategies for PV modules, inverters, racking / trackers, BESS, and BOS, optimizing LCOE / TCO and delivery risk.

Lead RFx and technical due diligence with Engineering (bankability, certifications, reliability data, PVEL results, warranty backing, service footprint).

Structure EPC, BOP, and supply contracts (INCOTERMS 2020, LDs / bonuses, performance guarantees, availability, liquidated damages, delivery schedules, spares, O&M kits).

Oversee factory audits, FAT / SAT , inspection & test plans (ITPs), and quality hold points.

Plan global logistics (sea / air / road), customs clearance, HS codes, duties, insurance, and on‑site receiving; manage storage conditions for modules and batteries.

C) Supplier & Contract Management

Build multi‑vendor panels for critical equipment; negotiate framework / master supply agreements and rate cards .

Track OTIF, NCRs, MTBF / field failure rates; lead warranty recovery and supplier corrective actions (8D).

Monitor supplier financial health and ESG performance; ensure ethical sourcing and anti‑bribery compliance.

D) Inventory, Planning & Cost Control

Set min / max levels, safety stock, and reorder points for critical spares; optimize working capital .

Validate invoices, manage price indices / escalation clauses, and deliver annual cost‑down programs.

Maintain accurate BOM and item masters; drive VAVE (value analysis / value engineering) with Engineering.

E) Risk, Compliance & Standards

Ensure compliance with HSE and electrical codes; maintain documentation for grid connection and commissioning.

Reference and enforce relevant standards (examples) : IEC 61215 / 61730 (modules), IEC 62109 (inverters), IEEE 1547 / UL 1741 (interconnection), NFPA 855 & UL 9540 / 9540A (BESS), ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 (supplier systems).

Maintain force majeure , price adjustment , and change‑control mechanisms in contracts.

F) Data, Systems & Reporting

Use ERP / e‑sourcing tools to run events, scorecards, and contracts; maintain a clean P2P process with strong controls.

Publish weekly dashboards on cost, schedule adherence, risk, quality, and LCOE impact ; present sourcing recommendations to leadership.

G) People & Stakeholder Leadership

Build and mentor a small purchasing / expediting team; develop category playbooks and SOPs.

Align cross‑functional stakeholders; lead make / buy decisions and negotiation strategies .

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related;

5+ years strategic procurement experience, with at least 3+ years in power / renewables or grid‑scale storage.

Proven delivery of multi‑million‑dollar CAPEX sourcing and energy supply agreements.

Strong contract drafting / negotiation skills (EPC, MSAs, PPAs, EFET / ISDA) and knowledge of INCOTERMS 2020.

Familiarity with PV / BESS technologies, grid interconnection, QA / QC, and HSE.

Advanced analytics (Excel / Sheets, Power BI / Tableau); ERP / e‑sourcing (SAP / Ariba, Oracle, Coupa, Jaggaer, or similar).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs / OKRs)

Cost outcomes : % savings vs. should‑cost; LCOE / TCO reduction; variance to budget.

Schedule : OTIF delivery rate; critical path adherence; RFx cycle time.

Quality : Incoming defect rate, NCR closure time; warranty recovery; field failure rate trend.

Risk : Hedge coverage vs. policy; supplier risk score; exposure to single‑source items.

Compliance : Contract coverage % of spend; audit findings; ESG / supplier code adherence.

Working capital : Inventory turns; DPO optimization; logistics cost per MW / MWh.

Stakeholder : Project team satisfaction; supplier scorecard improvements.

Tools & Systems

ERP / P2P (SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Dynamics, or Coupa); e‑sourcing / CLM (Ariba / Jaggaer / Icertis); project tools (MS Project / Primavera); BI (Power BI / Tableau); document control (SharePoint / Confluence); risk & quality tools.

Working Conditions

Office + site / factory travel (up to 30% ); ability to visit ports, warehouses, supplier factories, and construction sites.

Capable of handling module / battery storage safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Reporting Line

Reports to : Director

Preferred / Bonus Experience

Experience with trackers and complex terrain layouts; containerized BESS; SCADA / EMS integration.

PPA origination or retail pricing; renewable certificates trading; knowledge of local content requirements.

Start‑up or fast‑growth utility / IPP environment.