Job Description

Country
United States / US
City
SAN FRANCISCO
Workplace location
SAN FRANCISCO-MARKET STR(CA-USA)
Employer company
TotalEnergies Renewables USA, LLC
Domain
Procurement
Type of contract
Regular position
Experience
Minimum 6 years

Context & Environment

⚡ Drive Strategic Procurement for Large‑Scale Renewable Projects

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager – Services to support complex, high‑value renewable energy projects—primarily utility‑scale solar. This role is critical to ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with strong supplier partnerships.

If you thrive in fast‑moving environments, enjoy negotiating and managing supplier relationships, and bring deep knowledge of construction or energy services procurement, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on large, visible projects.

🌍 Why This Role Matters

Procurement is a critical engine behind the success of large‑scale renewable energy projects. In this role, you’ll influence supplier strategy, control costs, manage risk, and directly support project delivery—helping move complex renewable projects from planning through execution.

If you’re ready to apply your procurement expertise where it truly makes an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Activities

🚀 What You’ll Do

🔗 Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Support and execute sourcing strategies for complex, high‑value services, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders.
• Identify, qualify, evaluate, and engage suppliers based on capability, pricing, risk, and performance.
• Interview suppliers and assess service offerings to ensure alignment with project and business needs.

📑 Contracting & Procurement Execution

• Manage RFQs and RFPs, supplier responses, evaluations, and agreements.
• Issue and maintain purchase orders and service agreements, including pricing updates, invoice discrepancies, and revisions.
• Ensure all contracts and purchase orders comply with internal policies and procedures.

⚙️ Project & Post‑Award Support

• Play a tactical role in planning, scheduling, and coordinating procurement activities to align with project schedules
• Manage post‑award supplier activities including claims, settlements, disputes, expediting, and close‑out.
• Track, revise, and close project purchase orders through completion.

💰 Cost Optimization & Risk Management

• Drive cost savings through negotiations, consolidation of contract requests, and supplier optimization.
• Apply risk management principles to develop and execute effective category strategies.
• Proactively identify procurement risks and propose mitigation plans.

📈 Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Use market intelligence and commodity knowledge to anticipate sourcing challenges.
• Contribute ideas and methods to improve procurement efficiency and functional performance.
• Support waste elimination across the value chain through smarter sourcing practices.

Candidate Profile

? What You Bring

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of procurement experience
• Broad experience across procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, contracting, and supplier management.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across central and regional teams.
• Proven success managing deadlines and priorities in a project‑driven organization.

🌟 Preferred Experience

• Exposure to solar photovoltaic or renewable energy projects
• Experience working with general construction service providers.
• Understanding of the construction project lifecycle, including procurement timing and execution.
• Basic knowledge of construction project accounting (cost codes, cash flow, accruals, budgeting).

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

Working at TotalEnergies

At TotalEnergies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. Our office-based employees work together from dynamic workspaces 3 days per week to build teamwork through collaboration while also having the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week. TotalEnergies Renewables USA currently has offices in San Francisco, Boston, Austin, Houston, and NYC.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies offers a competitive salary, the opportunity to contribute to innovative and responsible energy solutions, and the chance to work alongside dedicated experts across disciplines. Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer‑subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability; a 401(k) plan with both matching and non‑matching employer contributions; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Educational Assistance; a generous fitness reimbursement; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and 12 Paid Holidays.

International Consideration

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.