Strategic Buyer – Solar & Energy Storage

**Scope of Job** PowerFlex, an EDF power solutions company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support cost-effective and low-carbon electrification and transportation. We deliver integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems, to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, based on proprietary technology, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment. Our technology is deployed at scale to prominent commercial customers such as Adobe, DHL, Prologis, Target, and municipalities such as County of LA. PowerFlex is a top 5 provider in each of Commercial Solar, Storage and EV Charging in the US. The Strategic Buyer will be responsible for strategic sourcing, contract management & support, documentation compliance, and data analytics for PowerFlex solar & energy storage projects. The Strategic Buyer will work closely with Procurement leadership, Project Managers, and Engineering team members to evaluate suppliers, qualify products, and track timely delivery of materials. The Strategic Buyer should have a personality that thrives in a varied and fast-paced environment. **Location** This role would be required to be a hybrid role out of our San Diego, CA office. THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY AND THE EMPLOYER INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 8/30/26. **Responsibilities** Strategic Sourcing – 30% - Manage vendors, contract negotiations, RFPs, and vendor selection in solar categories. - Conduct market research to identify new sources of materials and maintain a comprehensive Approved Vendors List. - Develop strong relationships with suppliers and coordinate purchasing and deliveries effectively between teams. Purchasing – 20% - Generate and issue bulk purchase orders for key equipment within Solar, Battery Storage, Switchgear, and Balance-of-Plant categories to ensure availability for project sites and fulfilment operations at optimal cost and quality. - Engage in intelligent purchasing practices which minimize risk and ensure compliance with corporate purchasing governance. - Monitor and manage supplier performance by tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and implementing corrective actions where necessary. - Drive cost-saving initiatives including supplier negotiations, process improvements, and product redesigns. - Monitor and reconcile purchase orders, invoices, and payment records. Contract Management & Support – 20% - Support Associate Director, Procurement on contract negotiations, redlines, and executions. This includes contract management primarily for Solar subcategory, Linear Generation subcategory, and Customer category, with limited focus on Warehousing and BESS categories, as required. - Negotiate and manage contracts to ensure compliance with established terms and conditions, industry standards and company policies. - Support Procurement Management on contract negotiations with suppliers to ensure the best value for the company. - Support Procurement Management on Requests for Information, Qualification, and Proposals - Coordinate with internal teams responsible for warehouse management and releases to project sites. - Address and resolve any issues or conflicts with vendors in a timely manner. Documentation Compliance – 15% - Manage vendor setup including software system setup, master service agreements, and accounting requirements - Contribute to the development of procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement function. - Maintain and distribute accurate and up-to-date procurement records and reports. Data Analytics – 15% - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Estimat…