Duration: 24 Months Contract Job Overview: Manager/Supplier Call Notes - Candidate Profile & Key Requirements This position is being filled to support immediate business needs and help manage current workload demands. The resource will support procurement initiatives, RFP activities, and other business and project-related efforts. Candidates should have experience managing projects, preferably related to resource procurement within the power generation industry. An engineering background is strongly preferred, with experience overseeing projects involving energy resources, generation, and transmission systems. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of: Technical knowledge of power generation and transmission Familiarity with ISO-related provisions and requirements Project management experience Engineering expertise (secondary engineering knowledge is a plus) Preferred Industry Experience Power generation experience is highly preferred. Candidates should understand how power plants operate and have a solid knowledge of generation assets and energy capacity. Experience supporting generation-related procurement projects is strongly desired. Procurement & Commercial Experience The majority of the role will focus on procurement activities supporting power generation projects. Candidates should have experience managing and supporting RFP/RFQ processes and be able to contribute with minimal training. Commercial and procurement experience is important, including: Contract negotiations Vendor/supplier management Financial and commercial evaluation of proposals Providing input on contract terms and commercial considerations (although the role will not be responsible for drafting contracts) Preferred Backgrounds Engineering professionals with procurement experience. Procurement professionals or suppliers supporting power generation projects. Experience with large-scale generation procurements, such as steam turbines and other generation equipment, is highly desirable. Tools & Software Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience with PowerAdvocate is a plus. Additional Notes This is a newly created position intended to provide additional support for existing workload demands. "Resource" in this context refers to energy capacity and generation-related resources. Job Responsibilities: Responsible for assisting and coordinating the development of RFPs for generation and transmission, directs the evaluations of proposals and prepares recommendations to senior management and LIPA for selection. The projects include renewable and/or non-renewable resources, such as Offshore Wind, Solar, Fuel Cells, Energy Storage and Smart Grid REV, as well as conventional generation. Responsible for ensuring ongoing continuous improvement with application of complex LSS tools and comprehensive Stakeholder communication and Stakeholder Management plan. Skill set and in-depth knowledge of regulatory and policy aspect is required to perform this function. Provides technical advice and guidance in the procurement of new power generation and transmission resources and the development of power purchase, easement etc. Requires good understanding of the costs and technical details associated with both renewable and conventional generation technologies, various interconnection schemes for those technologies. Knowledge of the RFP process for LIPA, diligent documentation of the procurement process to ensure approval of the PPAs as well as understanding of legal perspective associated with the procurements, commercial contracts and key decisions such as selection or rejection of awards, evaluations, determining performance, price negotiations, cancellation or modification of contracts etc. Assist in development of strategy for New York State CLCPA implementation, Clean Energy Standard compliance and implementation as well as execution of the projects to comply with FERC, NERC, NYISO and New York State policy and regulatory mandates. Provides end-to-end assistance for project development to contracted resource projects. Requires knowledge of project management function and requires understanding of political and community issues, permitting processes, regulatory developments and requirements, core project management and coordination skills with internal as well as external stakeholders. Job Qualifications: Project management and contract management experience. Good knowledge of handling and negotiating commercial contracts Understanding of T&D system and generation aspect. Strong organization skills, attention to detail plus leadership skills and effective verbal and written communication skills needed. Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering required (desired electrical) Note: Hybrid; 3-4 days working from office; HM can change this schedule based on their business needs About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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