Procurement Manager

Job Posting: Procurement Manager

Company: Sun Vest Solar, LLC®

Location: Chicago, IL

Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Are you passionate about renewable energy and eager to have a meaningful impact through your career? Sun Vest Solar, LLC (“Sun Vest”) is a rapidly growing, renewable energy platform, headquartered in Chicago with assets across the country. We are expanding our team and seeking a Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting the procurement needs of our growing portfolio of renewable energy projects.

As a leader in solar development with a robust project pipeline, Sun Vest offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to thrive in the dynamic world of renewable energy.

About Sun Vest:

Sun Vest’s mission is to cultivate access to clean energy for America. We are a rapidly growing leader in renewable energy with expertise across the energy transition value chain, including development, construction, financing, and operations. Sun Vest is advancing an industry-leading pipeline of nearly 2 gigawatts of development projects, with a growing portfolio of assets under management expected to reach 300 megawatts in 2026.

Sun Vest is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, in the dynamic Loop neighborhood. For more information, visit

Position Overview:

As the Procurement Manager, you will work closely with other team members to set up projects for success by providing Owner Supplied Equipment and maintain positive relationships with material vendors. Your expertise in procurement will be pivotal to Sun Vest’s ongoing success, contributing to our sustainable growth strategy and the development of strategic plans for managing and improving renewable energy generation.

Responsibilities:

• Reduce Build Costs:
  Identify and engage additional vendors for owner-supplied equipment to lower EPC build costs and shorten lead times while maintaining quality and strong vendor relationships.
• Negotiate with Suppliers:
  Negotiate Master Service Agreements with key suppliers, and lead negotiations with other suppliers.
• Support the Transition from Development to NTP:
  Provide accurate material cost estimates and material options that fit project budgets as projects move from development complete to Notice to Proceed (NTP).
• Support Project Execution:
  Track lead times and shop drawing approvals to keep project schedules on track, and flag lead time issues to the appropriate teams early.
• Maintain up-to-date trackers for: module procurement, project procurement, and all Purchase Orders (POs).

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience in solar, renewable energy, EPC, or construction.
• Hands-on experience sourcing and buying major solar equipment such as modules, inverters, racking, trackers, and electrical balance-of-system materials.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier pricing, terms, and Master Service Agreements or equivalent supply agreements.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, lead time tracking, shop drawing and submittal approvals, and delivery coordination.
• Ability to build material cost estimates and budgets and to compare equipment options against project requirements.
• Strong Excel skills and experience maintaining procurement trackers and PO logs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with vendors and with internal development, engineering, and construction teams.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with owner-supplied equipment…