Procurement Manager

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.

At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

Role Description
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Procurement Manager will be responsible for both the strategic and operational management of corporate procurement. This includes ensuring the selection of reliable suppliers, effective negotiation of contractual terms, and compliance with timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The role oversees the entire procurement cycle, contributing to the operational efficiency of photovoltaic and energy efficiency projects, as well as supporting corporate functions.

Responsibilities and Objectives- Define and implement procurement strategies for goods, services, and subcontracting- Oversee sourcing processes, supplier evaluation, and qualification- Lead commercial negotiations for strategic and high-impact orders- Establish, structure, and keep up to date procurement processes and contract standards, ensuring compliance with internal policies- Coordinate the buying team and administrative documentation, maintaining full traceability of RFQs, offers, and project contract documents- Manage supply issues and relationships with key strategic suppliers

Main Activities- Manage tenders for key purchases (modules, inverters, systems, services, works)- Draft and validate purchase contracts- Support Project Managers in procurement related to individual projects- Analyze and update the vendor list based on qualification and vendor rating processes- Monitor markets and benchmark prices- Supervise order flow, delivery notes, and invoices in collaboration with the AFC (Administration, Finance & Control) department

Performance Indicators (KPIs)- Average annual savings generated through negotiations- Compliance of supplies with technical specifications and timelines- Supplier reliability level (quality/delivery KPIs)- Administrative efficiency of the procurement cycle- Average order processing time

Requirements- Education: Master’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Law, or equivalent. Additional qualifications such as an MBA or specific procurement training will be considered an asset- Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience in procurement within the Renewable Energy sector (Photovoltaics, Storage, Wind)- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of the renewable energy sector and key industry players- Soft Skills: Leadership and team motivation capabilities, excellent negotiation and communication skills, strong results orientation- Languages: Fluent English (knowledge of additional languages will be considered an advantage)

AMERESCO challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.