Procurement Manager

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Procurement Manager is responsible for procurement activities related to the sourcing, negotiation and implementation of Engineering, Procurement and Construction agreements for the development of utility-scale renewable energy sites across Canada as well as the sourcing of major equipment and the negotiation of Long-Term Services Agreements required for the operation and maintenance of these sites.

**Who are we?**

Evolugen is Brookfield Renewable’s Canadian operations business.  Brookfield Renewable’s Canadian Portfolio consists of 61 renewable energy facilities across Canada, including 33 hydroelectric facilities, 4 wind farms, and 24 solar sites. As an industry leader, our mission is to develop and deploy sustainable solutions designed to accelerate Canada's transition to a low-carbon future.

**Responsibilities**
- Work closely with the Business Development, Construction and Operations teams on utility-scale development and repower projects across various renewable technologies (Solar, Wind, BESS, Green Hydrogen) throughout Canada.
- Liaise with the internal technical team and external consultants to obtain and verify technical specifications.
- Manage the entire bid process from RFP development through Contract Execution by:

- Preparing all commercial bid documents including contractual terms and conditions with support from Legal Counsel.
- Leading RFP kickoff meeting with all relevant stakeholders.
- Managing and maintaining the integrity of the bid process.
- Developing bid evaluation matrix with support from the technical team and coordinating technical evaluations, conducting commercial evaluations including normalization of all compliant proposals.
- Preparing a final vendor recommendation for senior management.
- Reviewing all comments and exceptions taken to the proposed Form of Agreement and working with Legal Counsel to negotiate a final Agreement.
- Developing strong relationships with a network of EPC Contractors across North America.
- Staying current with market requirements, resources, pricing, and trends.

**Requirements**:

- 7-10 years Procurement experience, with 5+ years of experience in Renewable Energy with a focus on EPC utility-scale development projects; however similar transferable experience within another Industry will be considered.
- Possess a strong understanding of the Canadian energy markets and EPC landscape.
- Deep working knowledge of the renewable energy market and vendor landscape, pricing, terms and trends.
- Experience with negotiating EPC, Major Equipment and Long-Term Services Agreements for utility-scale projects
- Possesses a strong understanding of procurement contracts along with excellent negotiation skills.
- Understanding of Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) and PTC credits would be considered an asset.
- Sound knowledge with respect to performance and risk mitigation mechanisms.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with recognized procurement practices and corporate governance principals
- Strong understanding of the commercial and technical needs of the Renewable Energy business such as liquidated damages, performances guarantees, warranties and payment securities (Bonding, Parental Guarantees and letters of credit).
- Able to interact with remote internal business staff and external vendor & contractor personnel effectively and professionally.
- Positive, proactive approach to enhancing procurement methods and company practices.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

**Qualifications**
- A university degree / college diploma in Procurement/Supply Chain, Engineering or Project Management is considered an asset.
- Professional designations including but not limited to PMP, P. Eng, or a recognized Supply Chain Certification is considered an asset.
- Experience working with EPC Contractors within the North American Renewable Industry is considered as asset.

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gatineau, QC J8X 2A1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- What is your level of proficiency in English?
- What is your level of proficiency in French?
- If you are the successful candiate, which offical language would you prefer to receive your hiring documents in (Offer of employment, code of conduct, etc...)?
- What are your salary expectations for this position?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Procurement: 7 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person