LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.<h1>Summary:</h1>A Purchasing Agent with wind and solar experience to manage the procurement of goods, materials, and services for renewable energy projects and corporate operations. This role handles sourcing through to transaction close and offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Location: Dallas, TX.<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Review and process purchase requisitions submitted by the company’s departments.</li><li>Establish, vetting and maintain vendors including maintaining contractors’ safety records.</li><li>Maintain vendor insurance certificate database and resolve policy discrepancies.</li><li>Assist departments in product search, sourcing, obtaining price quotes and product availability.</li><li>Manage RFP’s and contract bids, review terms and conditions.</li><li>Negotiate pricing and delivery terms to reduce costs and meet operational and financial objectives.</li><li>Liaison between vendors and legal counsel when executing service and supply agreements.</li><li>Coordinate material deliveries and contractors to meet operational assignments.</li><li>Enter purchase orders and proposals in database, submit purchase orders and service agreements to vendors.</li><li>Review, research and investigate receiving and billing documents against approved Purchase Orders and resolve invoicing discrepancies and disputes accordingly with the appropriate internal contacts / department(s)</li><li>Maintain and update internal purchasing documents.</li><li>Process returns of goods to vendors.</li><li>Assist with annual inventory counts.</li><li>Maintain material database</li><li>Facilitate shipping of goods inbound and outbound.</li></ul><h1>Qualification:</h1><ul><li>High School Diploma required, College Degree and Trade School graduate is a preferred.</li><li>Must have Solar, Wind, or BESS experience.</li><li>Negotiation skills.</li><li>Strong prioritization and organizational skills.</li><li>Technical aptitude and knowledge of electrical industry is preferred</li><li>Ability to work closely with members of various groups within Leeward.</li><li>Ability to follow up on discrepancies until matter is resolved.</li><li>Ability to remain focused and reliable in completing tasks and meeting deadlines.</li><li>Demonstrated use of initiative, follow through, and a common-sense approach.</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure and to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.</li><li>Ability to take direction well and possess a pleasant disposition.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills.</li><li>Effective communication written and orally.</li><li>Typing skills 40-50 wpm.</li><li>Proficient use of computers (i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Power Point, D365, Word, Excel, Adobe, inventory data base software, and internet).</li></ul>Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.<h2>Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.</h2>

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a leading renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 24 renewable energy facilities across nine states totaling about 2,500 megawatts of generating capacity. LRE is actively developing and contracting new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with 1.9 gigawatts contracted and 20 gigawatts under development and construction spanning over 100 projects. LRE is committed to providing long-term, sustainable energy solutions across all its projects that benefit its community partners while protecting and enhancing the environment. LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, an investment arm of OMERS, one of Canada&rsquo;s largest defined benefit pension plans with C$121 billion in net assets (as of December 31, 2021). For more information, visit www.leewardenergy.com.

Sr. Associate, Procurement

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.<h1>Summary:</h1>A Purchasing Agent with wind and solar experience to manage the procurement of goods, materials, and services for renewable energy projects and corporate operations. This role handles sourcing through to transaction close and offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Location: Dallas, TX.<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Review and process purchase requisitions submitted by the company’s departments.</li><li>Establish, vetting and maintain vendors including maintaining contractors’ safety records.</li><li>Maintain vendor insurance certificate database and resolve policy discrepancies.</li><li>Assist departments in product search, sourcing, obtaining price quotes and product availability.</li><li>Manage RFP’s and contract bids, review terms and conditions.</li><li>Negotiate pricing and delivery terms to reduce costs and meet operational and financial objectives.</li><li>Liaison between vendors and legal counsel when executing service and supply agreements.</li><li>Coordinate material deliveries and contractors to meet operational assignments.</li><li>Enter purchase orders and proposals in database, submit purchase orders and service agreements to vendors.</li><li>Review, research and investigate receiving and billing documents against approved Purchase Orders and resolve invoicing discrepancies and disputes accordingly with the appropriate internal contacts / department(s)</li><li>Maintain and update internal purchasing documents.</li><li>Process returns of goods to vendors.</li><li>Assist with annual inventory counts.</li><li>Maintain material database</li><li>Facilitate shipping of goods inbound and outbound.</li></ul><h1>Qualification:</h1><ul><li>High School Diploma required, College Degree and Trade School graduate is a preferred.</li><li>Must have Solar, Wind, or BESS experience.</li><li>Negotiation skills.</li><li>Strong prioritization and organizational skills.</li><li>Technical aptitude and knowledge of electrical industry is preferred</li><li>Ability to work closely with members of various groups within Leeward.</li><li>Ability to follow up on discrepancies until matter is resolved.</li><li>Ability to remain focused and reliable in completing tasks and meeting deadlines.</li><li>Demonstrated use of initiative, follow through, and a common-sense approach.</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure and to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.</li><li>Ability to take direction well and possess a pleasant disposition.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills.</li><li>Effective communication written and orally.</li><li>Typing skills 40-50 wpm.</li><li>Proficient use of computers (i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Power Point, D365, Word, Excel, Adobe, inventory data base software, and internet).</li></ul>Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of&nbsp;race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.<h2>Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:&nbsp;Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.</h2>

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