O&M Procurement Associate

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Company profile:

Repsol is one of the world’s leading multi-energy providers, headquartered in Madrid, Spain.  Our objective is to advance in the energy transition and reduce the emissions of our operations and products in line with the goals set out by the Paris Agreement.  The low-emissions generation business is one of the pillars of our strategy to be a net-zero emissions company by 2050, targeting low-emission generation capacity to reach 6GW by 2025 and 20GW by 2030.

In the summer of 2021, Repsol expanded its renewables operations to the US through the 40% acquisition of a large U.S.-based PV solar and battery storage project developer. Through this acquisition, Repsol has secured access to a significant renewable asset development pipeline.  We are currently building a renewables portfolio of around 6 GW by 2030. We are looking for great talent to join our dynamic team and become part of Repsol’s, Renewables North America success story.

Job Summary:

The O&M Procurement Associate, will provide support to the Procurement department by managing multiple competitive bid processes, including negotiating contracts for all services related to the operations, maintenance, and asset management of wind, solar, and battery storage large scale renewable projects. O&M Procurement Associate also works closely with internal stake holders such as development, engineering and construction, operations and maintenance, and asset management teams and shall support the procurement organization on non–project specific work such as internal reporting, strategic initiatives. You will also support Procurement’s organization and process team in the supplier qualification process and additional reporting as necessary.

The position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Responsibilities:

• Support project’s lifecycle at all its stages (early, mid and late development) and support other areas within the organization. This may include assistance in due diligence processes, preliminary budgets, supporting estimates.
• Attend weekly operations and maintenance meetings to provide updates on procurement activities ensuring projects are effectively operating.
• Launch, maintain and close RFP´s processes through Repsol´s web-based system, following up each of the stages of the processes in the system.
• Review preliminary designs, project documentation and technical requirements and specifications to ensure that all requirements applicable to the project are incorporated and implemented in the agreements.
• Proactively, reviewing and leveling vendor proposals, identifying potential risks and negotiating contracts that result in the best value possible
• Develop draft contracts to be used at all levels of the organization, in cooperation with legal team.
• Identify recurring expenses and develop the applicable procurement strategies and sources to secure project budgets. This may include monitoring equipment lead times and prices, follow up meetings with vendors and identifying new players in the market.
• Ensure all services and equipment are ordered properly according to company’s internal policy and procedures and on time.
• Draft formal notices and change orders.
• Negotiate change orders and participate in disputes throughout the project execution in cooperation with legal, operations and maintenance,  and other areas involved.
• Serve as a liaison between the Procurement, Development, Operations and Maintenance, Asset Management, Engineering and Construction, Project Management, Finance, and other areas in the company.
• Foster and manage relationships and interfaces with contractors and suppliers during the RFP process
• Maintain responsibility for bid evaluations, direct supplier interaction for commercial and contractual negotiations, and contract approval prior to contract finalization
• Manage contract award process and develop presentations to executive management to receive approval for executing key project agreements and expenditures.
• Provide support to the organization and processes function including tracking supplier qualification documents for the approval of suppliers to ensure timely and accurate processing to meet deadlines
• Manage documentation, contracts, budgets, schedules, operations and maintenance interfaces, project controls, and project correspondence.
• Organize and prepare agendas for meetings between suppliers and Procurement personnel

Minimum Qualifications:

• Authorized to work in the USA for any employer without sponsorship
• 3 years minimum in utility scale projects with experience in construction management, including experience with contract negotiation.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and familiarity with e-enabled supply chain systems (e.g SAP) Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field, Engineering or Construction
• Experience developing bid – packages, running bid processes, evaluating bids and negotiating turn – key contracts 
• Strong expertise in reading and understanding technical reports and construction drawings, including civil, structural, mechanical and electrical.
• Familiarity with operations and maintenance means and methods applicable to utility scale solar, wind and substation installations.
• Thorough knowledge of the competitive bid process for operations and maintenance services and negotiation techniques
• Familiarity with Autocad is a plus.
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise. (Preferred).
• Availability to travel is required.

• Competency with SAP Ariba.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Written and verbal and communication skills
• Ability to be self-motivated and high attention to details
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Helpful, hardworking approach.
• Exemplary standards of integrity, safety, ethics, quality, and productivity

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

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Job posting end date:30-04-2025