CareerPlan

Senior Manager, Supply Chain – Solar

Charlottesville, VA, usFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Lead procurement for major solar equipment categories (modules, trackers, inverters), driving technology selection, supplier negotiations, and delivery for utility-scale projects.

Role type

Senior Manager, Supply Chain (Solar Equipment Procurement)

Builds

Solar equipment procurement programs, vendor selection frameworks, and master supply agreements for utility-scale renewable energy projects.

Domain

Renewable Energy (Solar) / Supply Chain Management

Required skills

Utility-scale solar equipment knowledge, commercial negotiation, contract structuring, financial analysis, stakeholder influence, process building, risk management, compliance tracking, supplier relationship management.

Preferred skills

MBA or Master's degree, direct solar equipment procurement experience, tracker/racking systems expertise, technology review leadership, domestic content compliance, structural/mechanical engineering background, data/AI tooling.

Technologies

Smartsheet, Procore, Excel, AI tools

Responsibilities

Build and run solar equipment procurement programs; negotiate volume commitment and framework agreements; select site-specific tracker technology; drive site-specific technology selection with engineering teams; manage compliance, market intelligence, and risk; oversee supplier delivery and quality assurance.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership