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CrossBoundary Energy is a leading firm in the renewable energy industry, dedicated to developing, owning, and operating distributed renewable energy solutions for businesses. We offer cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy options through power purchase and lease agreements. With a portfolio exceeding $710M, we have over 500MW of solar PV and wind generation, along with other assets. Our clients include renowned industry leaders such as Rio Tinto, Unilever, Diageo, Heineken, and Devki Group.

As the Supply Chain Manager at CrossBoundary Energy (CBE), you will be responsible for independently managing project procurement and international supplier relations, specifically from China and Europe. Your role will encompass ensuring compliance and commercial excellence by overseeing quality assurance processes. You will play a critical part in our team's efforts to impact the global clean energy landscape positively. The ideal candidate is a proactive individual with a passion for driving lasting changes in emerging markets, particularly in construction procurement within African solar PV businesses.

Joining the CrossBoundary Energy team means becoming part of an exceptional group of individuals driven by the opportunity to effect change in challenging yet rewarding renewable energy markets worldwide. As the chosen candidate, you will have a significant role within a dynamic team that influences clean energy initiatives for mines globally. Our team members come from diverse backgrounds but share common traits like curiosity, integrity, humility, excellence-driven mindset, and action-oriented behavior.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who thrives on initiating enduring transformations in emerging markets. You should have prior experience in construction procurement within African businesses operating in the renewable energy sector. Attention to detail is crucial; however, being solution-focused and adaptable to evolving environments is equally important. Managing multiple work streams concurrently should be second nature to you while effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines. Additionally, your interest in utilizing automated systems/platforms to streamline processes will be highly beneficial.

Your primary responsibilities as Supply Chain Manager at CBE will include managing project procurement activities and fostering relationships with international suppliers from China and Europe. You will oversee EPC contracts alongside supply and subcontractor agreements while ensuring accurate completion of shipping documentation according to regulations. Negotiating contract terms with suppliers like photovoltaic vendors and logistics providers will also fall under your purview. Moreover, you'll optimize the supply chain's role within project implementation functions by building costing tools from scratch to monitor project spend effectively.
We invite candidates who resonate with our mission of sustainable growth through capital deployment in underserved markets to apply for this impactful role at CrossBoundary Energy."

Key Job Requirements:
  • Background in construction procurement for African solar PV businesses
  • Experience in managing project procurement and international supplier relations
  • Experience with EPC, supply, and subcontractor agreements
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Comfortable managing multiple work streams simultaneously
  • Ability to negotiate contract terms with suppliers
Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Manage project procurement and international supplier relations, including suppliers from China and Europe
  • Manage EPC, supply and subcontractor agreements
  • Accurately complete shipping documentation in-house and comply with shipping line and forwarding agent requirements
  • Source and negotiate contract terms with suppliers such as photovoltaic vendors and logistics providers
Skills:
  • Construction procurement
  • Project procurement management
  • International supplier relations
  • Negotiation skills
  • Attention to detail

Seniority Level: Middle Management

Job Functions: Operations

  • Procurement
  • Supplier Relations

Industries : Renewable Energy

  • Construction
  • Solar PV businesses

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