SOLV Energy
SOLV Energy
SOLV Energy delivers renewable energy solutions across North America, with work spanning utility-scale solar, energy storage, and high-voltage projects. Its teams support projects from construction through operations, combining cross-functional collaboration with a strong focus on safety and performance. The company also emphasizes long-term customer relationships, community investment, and career opportunities for people seeking meaningful work in the energy sector.

Procurement Category Manager - Substation and Distribution

Lead sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier performance for SOLV Energy’s photovoltaic, battery storage, and eBOS infrastructure projects. This full-time hybrid position is based in San Diego, Denver, or Dallas.

Description

  • Partner with engineering, operations, and finance to establish sourcing requirements and identify qualified suppliers
  • Plan and manage competitive request-for-proposal processes
  • Evaluate supplier proposals and select contract awards against strategic criteria
  • Negotiate master supply agreements covering commercial terms, pricing, delivery timelines, and quality expectations
  • Serve as the primary supplier-performance contact while developing productive vendor partnerships
  • Gather and organize supplier input for performance scorecards
  • Lead quarterly business reviews to evaluate supplier results and identify improvements
  • Resolve supplier escalations quickly to support reliable, uninterrupted supply chain operations

Requirements

  • Demonstrated category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship experience in photovoltaic, battery energy storage, or a related industry
  • Working knowledge of electrical system designs and components, ideally including photovoltaic and battery storage applications
  • Proven ability to negotiate contracts and secure advantageous commercial terms
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills for effective supplier engagement
  • U.S. work authorization without the need for current or future employer sponsorship
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in supply chain management, business administration, electrical engineering, or a related discipline

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Basic life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Company 401(k) plan
  • Vacation pay
  • Sick pay
  • Holiday pay

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