Senior Procurement Specialist - Solar Construction (Arlington)

Energix North America is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist for solar construction in Rose Hill, VA. The role involves managing procurement for solar projects, including RFP processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations. Candidates should have at least 6 years of procurement experience, preferably in renewable energy, and a relevant degree. Proficiency in Oracle ERP and strong analytical skills are required. This is a full-time position based on-site.
The Company:

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Energix Renewables is a leading independent power producer that develops, constructs, owns, and operates solar energy projects across Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky.

Energix Renewables is a subsidiary of Energix – Renewable Energies Ltd. (TASE: ENRG), an Israeli publicly traded company. With operations in Israel, Poland, and the United States, the Energix group has brought online over 1GW of renewable energy projects, with a pipeline of more than 7GW projects, leading the “green revolution” in the energy sector with its innovative solar and wind energy generation projects.

The Role:

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for managing procurement activities for major capital equipment in our solar projects. Your expertise will contribute to the development and implementation of best-in-class procurement strategies, optimizing value across project development, construction, and operations phases.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
• Manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for solar equipment procurement, including solar panels, transformers, trackers, inverters, and balance-of-system components.
• Evaluate supplier bids, analyze product options, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Negotiate and manage power generation equipment and service transactions, working closely with legal, finance, operations, and engineering teams.
• Negotiate and execute master agreements and purchase orders to support company projects.
• Maintain historical pricing databases to enhance procurement decision-making.
• Assist with financial close processes, ensuring contract documentation aligns with financing requirements.
• Oversee inventory management for major equipment.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving supplier development initiatives.
• Monitor and forecast market trends for key solar equipment categories.

Qualifications & Skills:
• Minimum 6 years of procurement experience, preferably in utility-scale renewable energy.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, Business, or Supply Chain Management.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, including large-scale equipment procurement agreements.
• Strong knowledge of solar equipment.
• Experience with global sourcing and international procurement negotiations.
• Proficiency in Oracle ERP Procurement, with experience in supply chain processes and financial systems.
• Strong technical understanding of solar PV components.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.