EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth largest producer worldwide.
With its robust development portfolio, first-class assets, and a market-leading operational capacity, EDPR has shown extraordinary growth over the past few years and is currently present in 28 international markets.
EDPR's strategy aims to continue the development and construction of more projects worldwide.
Given this growth ambition, a well-planned Solar procurement strategy is crucial for its success.
Hence, EDPR is embarking on a strategic global sourcing effort led by the Global Procurement team, together with the introduction of an operating model aimed at achieving strong long-term partnerships with selected world-class highly qualified suppliers of Solar: PV Modules, Inverters, and Trackers.
The Global Procurement Solar Associate will play a key role in contributing to the development and execution of this ambitious strategy, aiming for the long-term global sourcing of Solar main equipment.
The Global Procurement Solar Associate will assist the Solar Procurement Manager in any necessary initiatives and Solar procurement activities for a given region(s) of responsibility.
This will include supporting and executing end-to-end tender processes and negotiations, involvement in transversal tasks such as process & procedures definition-implementation, and building up strategic info databases.
This role will create a sustainable competitive advantage for the company and maximize value throughout the development of a wide range of relationships with suppliers, relevant market/industry stakeholders, and internal areas of the EDP organization.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Drive and support the Procurement Manager Solar in all strategic initiatives towards the goal of achieving long-term partnerships with suppliers.
Procurement Processes: Execution of RFIs, RFPs/RFQs and any necessary bid process to evaluate product options and select the right supplier for a given project or set of projects.
Manage negotiations regarding purchase Solar supply agreements (Global Frame Agreements, Solar Supply/Warranty/O&M contracts, etc.
), involving as required other EDP areas.
Compliance with EDP internal approval processes and guidelines (procurement committees, formal capex approval systems, integrity due diligence, etc.).
Relationship Management: Contribute to developing a close network with all solar industry players and stakeholders having an impact on EDP Solar business, including current and potential entrant suppliers (provide strategic market intelligence).
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