Procurement Analyst - Battery Energy Storage/Renewable Energy

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers’ needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America. 

The Procurement Analyst will play a critical role in the development and execution of Aypa’s portfolio of stand-alone battery storage and hybrid projects. This role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to successfully specify and procure key project equipment for our growing portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Support in developing detailed project plans, schedules, and assist in the formation of budgets for utility scale BESS and solar projects;
• Support database upkeep with latest market offerings, pricing, form factors, and other KPIs;
• Support regular pricing reconciliation to affirm latest pricing is included in company’s estimation model;
• Collaborate with legal, engineering, development, and commercial teams to structure optimal procurement strategies and downstream scope management;
• Report key procurement indicators and trends monthly to the broader management team;
• Manage and cultivate new relationships with OEM(s) to support long-term sourcing needs, technology alignment, and project schedules;
• Support detailed vendor onboarding and review process through managing documentation workflows (NDA's, SOQs, vendor profiles) and ensuring timely completion of onboarding milestones;
• Work closely with internal and external resources to structure, negotiate and close project transactions related to acquisitions, financings, and divestitures, as well as commercial and technical contract agreements by providing equipment centric information;
• Provide support on pre-execution capital and operational expenditure models based on received pricing, underlying commodities, and consideration for strategic deals;
• Ensure projects adhere to environmental and safety standards and assist in the development of safety plans and protocols related to the equipment;
• Support technical reviews and onboarding of new technology and market products;
• Support internal team on contracting key equipment and long-term service agreements with OEMs;
• Support broad techno-commercial optimization process;
• Other duties as assigned or required, including techno-commercial value engineering.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field;
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in utility-scale renewable or thermal procurement;
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng, PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) designations considered an asset;
• Strong leadership skills and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, including a demonstrated proactive work ethic. As part of a lean and dynamic team, the candidate must be able to plan, oversee, and personally execute numerous projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and adjust to changing priorities;
• General understanding of construction and EPC scoping for utility scale energy projects;
• Strong technical analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities;
• Knowledge of regulatory and permitting processes in the energy sector.

Compensation and Location:

Salary: Full-time base salary commensurate with experience.
Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on both individual performance as well as the overall success of the business.
Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and other health/wellness benefits.
Location: Hybrid (USA). Ability to work in the United States is a requirement. Preference for Austin, TX. Remote will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Travel: 10-20% for conferences, vendor meetings, and OEM audits. 

At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do. We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences. With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all. 

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