Manager, Procurement and Logistics
Salt Lake City, UT
EPC /
Full time, Exempt /
Hybrid
Company Overview:
Copia Power (“Copia”) is an energy transition company committed to developing, constructing and owning large-scale infrastructure assets in the U.S. Copia is actively developing more than 15 GW of renewable energy generation and storage capacity and 12 GW of data center and industrial load. Copia is backed by Carlyle, one of the world’s largest global investment firms.
At Copia, we pride ourselves on a culture where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the environment, and we believe that achieving this goal requires not just hard work but also enjoying the journey. Our team thrives on connectivity, fostering strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Together, we combine passion and playfulness to drive progress and make a difference.
Job Description:
Copia is seeking a Manager, Procurement and Logistics to provide key procurement and logistics support to execute on a multi-gigawatt pipeline of projects under pre-construction planning or in construction. This role requires experience in the Renewable Energy Industry with a focus on utility-scale photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems.
The Manager, Procurement and Logistics will report directly to the Director, Procurement working closely with Copia’s asset management, energy markets, legal, and finance teams in an individual contributor capacity.
Key Responsibilities:
· Reporting to the Director of Procurement, overall responsibility to support EPC team with procurement and logistics related functions, ensuring broad collaborative communication is consistent to all necessary stakeholders.
· Actively coordinate and report on procured material from supplier to site, including coordinating / facilitating necessary insurance information, delivery coordination, warehousing, etc.
· Become the primary Copia personnel responsible for inventory management and relationship/management of logistic providers (warehousing, transportation, etc.)
· Maintain a centralized repository of executed contracts and related documentation
· Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions including deliveries, invoices, purchase orders, lien waivers
· Develop internal tracking of BOLs and working with Copia Data team to maintain and publish state of inventory: research inventory management systems
· Support negotiations for relevant purchase orders, logistics agreements and change orders
· Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the applicable purchase and supply agreement lifecycle to ensure various goals and schedules are achieved
· Collaborate with Finance and Procurement to track actual spend against contract budgets
· Provide support to vendor RFP processes, including supporting the development of EPC data room, proposal review and comparison, selection, and contract negotiation, with assistance from Project Management and Engineering teams
· Support forecasting and budgeting efforts by providing contract spend insights
· Escalate non-compliance issues and support resolution efforts
· Clearly and concisely communicate plans with senior leadership
· Work with Asset Management team to optimize inventory across spares and in conjunction with 3rd Party O&M service providers
· Ability to travel and be on-site in warehouse or laydown yards during critical times such as load in/load out, quarantining of damaged equipment, etc.
· Work closely with Risk and Insurance for insurance placement and management of any claims
· Work with Legal to understand sales tax rules and regulations especially as it relates to location of title transfer, storage, etc.
What We Look For:
· Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence.
· Highly driven with problem-solving abilities, integrity, and strong work ethic.
· Proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
· Ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization.
· Demonstrated collaborative partnerships with peers, management, and vendors.
· Resourcefulness and polite persistence.
· Exceptional presentation and communication skills
Minimum Qualifications:
· 3-5 years’ experience logistics, procurement and sourcing in support of utility scale photovoltaic and battery storage components including, but not limited to, modules, inverters, transformers, racking, logistics, and batteries
· BA/BS degree required with concentration in supply chain management, construction management, business, finance, economics, engineering, and/or other quantitative/environmental fields
· Certification in contract management (e.g., IACCM, NCMA) is desirable
· Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Office
· Experience with project management software
· Ability to work in the Salt Lake City, UT office a minimum of 3 days per week.
· Ability to travel up to 25%-30%
· Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
This position is being managed directly by our team and we are not accepting third-party agency or recruiter support.
Our Benefits:
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at Copia to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer flexible work hours and generous benefits to all of our employees that include:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums
- Company contribution to 401(k) plans
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid company holidays
- Wellness and cell phone credits
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support
- Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company
About Copia: Copia Power (“Copia”), is a wholly owned portfolio company of the global investment firm, The Carlyle Group. Copia’s platform is focused on developing, owning, and operating utility-scale sustainable infrastructure in the United States. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information, visit www.copiapower.com.
At Copia, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment & do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
