Energy OptimizatioAbout Altus Power
Altus Power, based in Stamford, Connecticut, is a clean power company, leading the transition to clean, electric energy for businesses and households nationwide. Altus Power, develops, owns, and operates locally sited solar generation, energy storage and charging infrastructure across the nation. Altus Power owns and operates over 1 gigawatt of solar generation assets across 25 states, serving more than 500 enterprises and 30,000 Community Solar subscribers and growing.
Since the Company’s formation in 2009, Altus has established itself as the largest commercial solar owner of in clean energy across the United States. The Company has a strategic partnership with CBRE, which is the world’s largest commercial real estate services company with 7 billion square feet of commercial real estate under management and is serving more than 90 Fortune 100 corporations. Altus also has a long-standing strategic and financing partnership with Blackstone, which is the largest owner of commercial real estate globally, with approximately 1.2 billion square feet of commercial real estate globally.
About the Position
Altus Power is currently seeking a highly motivated and qualified Senior Procurement Analyst to join its Energy Optimization team. The Senior Procurement Analyst will work with the Procurement Manager to achieve the company’s purchasing goals for the optimal performance of its operational assets. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies for the procurement of equipment and materials ensuring project requirements are executed efficiently and cost effectively. This position requires knowledge of solar technologies, manufacturers, distributors, and vendors. Additionally, it requires a deep understanding of supply chain management a commitment to building and maintaining procurement systems and processes.
Responsibilities:
- Supplier Evaluation & Management
- Maintain our supplier database, including contact details, geopolitical risks, and other key factors
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best value and ensure the reliability and quality of materials purchased
- Implement a performance and risk profile matrix for supplier evaluation
- Process Maintenance & Development
- Assess and build upon our sourcing and procurement processes for tendering, evaluating, and negotiating in addition to enhancing our systems and metrics for increased efficiency and effectiveness
- Cost Management
- Support the cost analysis of procurement activities for budget purposes
- Work with suppliers to secure terms and pricing, and contractual agreements with suppliers
- Inventory Management
- Collaborate with the team to forecast equipment and material needs
- Manage inventory levels to ensure required materials are available
- Market Research & Reporting
- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities
- Analyze supplier proposals and third-party data to develop accurate price and lead-time forecasts
- Prepare management presentations for approval of procurement activities
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
· Minimum 3 years in a sourcing or procurement role in the solar industry.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
· Experience on both technical and operational sides of a company
· Strong negotiation skills and experience in vendor management
· Ability to work independently and cross-departmentally in a fast-paced environment
· Ability to ask questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present solutions
Work Life at Altus
Our team is the asset we are most proud of. We aim to create a positive work-life balance.
Here are a few of the benefits we offer:
· Attractive compensation
· Health and Dental Insurance (100% of premium paid of Company’s standard policy)
· Participation in 401k Plan
· Paid cell phone service on Company’s AT&T or Verizon plan
· Ability to participate in Company’s employee share plan
· Vacation time
· Paid lunch
· Gym membership
Altus is unequivocally committed to the principles of equal employment.
