The responsibilities of the Senior Analyst include issuing and evaluating bids; drafting, negotiating, and administering contracts; and managing relationships with key Category suppliers, contractors, manufacturers, and internal departments. The role will report to the Operations Procurement Manager. This position works from Invenergy's office in downtown Chicago. Responsibilities: - Support critical supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, and department initiatives to execute strategy within areas of assigned responsibility ("Category")Work with internal subject matter experts including Legal, Engineering, and Operations to implement and execute company strategy within assigned Categories. Conduct internal studies and spend analyses alongside pricing and overall market trends to assist in developing company strategy and direction for products or services. Evaluate vendors, products, and services against internal needs to identify and build new vendor partnerships within assigned Categories. Perform continuous contract management and enforcement, as well as negotiate and execute new contracts, within assigned Categories. Prepare, administer, and evaluate formal and informal bids and Request For Proposal packages. Develop understanding of solar, battery storage, and electrical balance-of-plant technologies. Engage in cross-department training as needed, to support implementation of procurement processes across the organization. Other duties or assignments, as needed. Minimum Qualifications. Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, Engineering or other related discipline 2 years of professional experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain management, contracting, or other related field. Experience supporting commercial and/or contract negotiations. Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications. Proven influential verbal and written communication skills. Strong ability to analyze data and interpret statistics. Excellent organizational, administrative, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, including exceptional attention to detail. Experience in project management and strategic problem solving. Experience with, and technical understanding of, large-scale renewable energy projects. A desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Demonstrated interest in renewable energy industry and/or procurement profession. Prior experience in category management. Base Pay$82,000.00 - 98,000.00 USD Annual. Bonus: 15%