Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years in procurement, subcontract management, or supply chain for utility-scale renewables or infrastructure projects.
Proven success in negotiating multimillion-dollar contracts and agreements.
Experience in validating scope and aligning estimates with contract requirements.
Strong understanding of contract flow-downs, risk allocation, and change management.
Established relationships with renewable energy subcontractors and suppliers.
Experience in coordinating long-lead equipment and logistics.
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing and awarding of various trade packages including civil and electrical.
Negotiate commercial contract terms such as pricing and payment schedules.
Conduct scope reviews to identify risks and cost-saving opportunities.
Translate project specifications into trade contracts and purchase orders.
Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
Build procurement plans and manage bid schedules.
Prepare award recommendations and risk assessments.
Qualify and manage subcontractor performance and corrective actions.
Support contract administration and dispute resolution.
Coordinate procurement of Owner-Supplied Equipment and major equipment logistics.
Develop transportation and material-flow plans.
Monitor market conditions and supplier capacity.
Benefits
Full-time employment with a focus on renewable energy projects.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Engagement in innovative utility-scale projects.
Collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork.
Potential for supervisory responsibilities, enhancing leadership skills.
Full Job Description
Employment Type: Full-Time
FSLA: Salary/Exempt
Division: Arch Energy
Department: Arch Energy
Reports to:
Supervisory Duties: Yes
The Procurement & OSE Logistics Manager leads subcontractor sourcing, contract negotiations, equipment procurement, Owner-Supplied Equipment (OSE) coordination, and logistics planning for utility-scale solar, battery energy storage (BESS), substation, and grid infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier and subcontractor relationships, mitigating commercial risk, and ensuring equipment and materials are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Lead sourcing and award of civil, electrical, mechanical, structural, substation, commissioning, transportation, and specialty trade packages.
Negotiate pricing, schedule, payment terms, bonds, insurance, warranties, change provisions, and other commercial contract terms.
Conduct scope reviews and bid leveling to identify gaps, overlaps, exclusions, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
Translate prime contract obligations, owner requirements, and project specifications into trade contracts and purchase orders.
Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, OEMs, suppliers, fabricators, and logistics providers.
Prepare award recommendations, pricing analyses, and risk assessments.
Qualify and manage subcontractors and suppliers, including performance tracking and corrective actions.
Support contract administration, change management, claims documentation, and dispute resolution.
Coordinate Owner-Supplied Equipment (OSE) and major equipment procurement, including modules, trackers, inverters, BESS, transformers, switchgear, relays, and SCADA systems.
Develop transportation, storage, receiving, preservation, and material-flow plans.
Coordinate domestic and international freight, heavy-haul transportation, warehousing, and site logistics.
Monitor market conditions, labor availability, equipment lead times, freight trends, tariffs, and supplier capacity.
Key Skills
Procurement and subcontract management
Contract negotiation and commercial strategy
Bid leveling and scope analysis
Renewable energy supply chain management
Owner-Supplied Equipment (OSE) coordination
Vendor and supplier relationship management
Logistics planning and transportation coordination
Risk assessment and contract administration
Cost control and commercial decision-making
Market analysis and sourcing strategy
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel and construction technology platforms
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
5+ years of procurement, subcontract management, supply-chain, contracts, or commercial experience supporting utility-scale renewables, power, or infrastructure projects.
Proven success negotiating multimillion-dollar trade contracts and equipment agreements.
Experience validating scope, leveling bids, identifying gaps, and aligning estimate assumptions with contract requirements.
Strong understanding of contract flow-downs, risk allocation, change management, warranties, insurance, bonding, and commercial closeout.
Established relationships with renewable energy subcontractors, OEMs, suppliers, and logistics providers.
Experience coordinating long-lead equipment, OSE interfaces, transportation, delivery, storage, and installation readiness.
Strong commercial judgment and ability to balance cost, schedule, quality, safety, and execution risk.
Experience managing multiple procurements and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with Microsoft 365, Procore, ERP systems, or similar procurement platforms.
About Suffolk Construction Co Inc
Suffolk Construction is a privately held construction company founded in 1982 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company provides preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting services to clients in the healthcare, education, science and technology, commercial, and government sectors. Suffolk Construction has completed projects in 35 states and has offices in Florida, New York, Texas, and California. The company is known for its innovative use of technology in construction, including virtual reality and 3D printing.
