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Job Posting: Procurement Manager
Company: SunVest 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? SunVest Solar, LLC (“SunVest”) 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, SunVest offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to thrive in the dynamic world of renewable energy.

About SunVest:

SunVest’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. SunVest 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. SunVest is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, in the dynamic Loop neighborhood.

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 SunVest’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 procurement or with the handoff from development to Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Familiarity with solar supply chain topics such as tariffs, domestic content, and import requirements.
- Experience with ERP, procurement, or project management software.
- Prior experience at a solar developer, IPP, or EPC contractor.
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, or PMP.

Compensation & Benefits:

- Full-time position with competitive base salary commensurate with experience, bonus opportunities, 401(k) employer match, health/vision/dental benefits
- Paid time off including company holidays
- Great opportunity to work with a well-respected fast-growing company in an exciting industry
- Opportunity for advancement

SunVest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The salary range for this role reflects the broad array of factors considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include, but are not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $110k-$150k commensurate with experience.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. We request that recruiters and agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this or any other role within the company. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Join SunVest in leading the charge to cultivate access to renewable energy for America!