Sr. Manager, Strategic Procurement Job Listing at Intertek in United States of America (Job ID 10655)

Description

Manager, Supply Chain Management – United States/Remote

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Manager, Supply Chain Management to join our Clean Energy Associates (CEA) team in the United States/Remote. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the solar and storage industries.

Intertek's Clean Energy Associates (CEA) serves as a trusted partner to some of the world's leading solar project developers, owners and financiers, providing a range of services across the value chain. These services include quality assurance, supply chain management and traceability as well as technical support to clean energy projects. CEA also serves clean energy equipment suppliers and manufacturers, helping them grown and navigate the key manufacturing challenges that are critical for their success.   Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain professional who is passionate about helping clients deliver their projects on time and on budget. Our clients represent some of the largest developers, utilities, and independent power producers in the world. There is not a lot of travel required, but you may get the chance to see countries on the other side of the globe. If this sounds interesting, please read on to see if you are qualified.

What you'll do:

• Work directly with high value customers as a project lead for solar and/or storage procurement while providing them guidance on current technology and purchasing trends
• Coordinate with internal teams and subject matter experts to create tailored, high-quality analyses and deliverables related to the procurement of solar and storage equipment and solar-related equipment
• Draft and administer RFI/RFP/RFQ for solar or storage equipment
• Coordinate with internal teams and subject matter experts to create tailored, high-quality deliverables and scopes of work
• Support high value customers with ad-hoc procurement and procurement-related needs in the solar and storage industries
• Develop and manage a database of solar and storage suppliers

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties. 

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years working in procurement roles within solar and/or storage
• Demonstrated interest in client facing and consultative services in international markets
• Travel will be required from time to time to visit clients, attend tradeshows, or host supplier tours 
• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record is required. 
• This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States. 

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Ideal candidates will possess a degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or some other relevant discipline
• Ideal candidates have worked for solar developers or EPCs in a procurement role
• Ability to speak a foreign language that is prevalent in the solar industry

Benefits Information

When working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off and paid holidays.

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.