Project Procurement Specialist

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services and digital applications for renewables and storage. With a presence in 30 global markets, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ platform, which delivers AI-enabled digital applications for managing and optimizing storage and renewables. The company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

 

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

Responsibilities

•Develop procurement strategy in consultation with the relevant Tendering/Project team.

•Lead the procurement activities of Balance of Plant equipment and services for Fluence Energy projects throughout APAC ensuring compliance with global sourcing and procurement standards

•Identify potential contractors & suppliers for Balance of Plant including engineering services, equipment including Switchgear, substation buildings, HV & MV Transformers, civil works and foundations, Equipment Installation and commissioning, transmission line works.

•Responsible for assuring Purchasing Orders are placed, order confirmations are received, and that deliveries are scheduled & maintained to meet project requirements.

•Investigate new suppliers for improved price, delivery and quality.

•Notify suppliers of quality discrepancies in their incoming materials or equipment. Support the identification of root cause and corrective action.

•Research and develop new cost-effective sources. Establish and maintain a supply base for products and services purchased. Reduce the number of active suppliers and site service providers.

•Optimize supply chain operations to increase efficiency.

•Coordinates with Fluence Global Logistics team (for CORE BESS equipment ) and offshore suppliers to ensure project specific shipping requirements are met and obtain required shipping documentation for effective customs clearance. Also understands and identifies any particular shipping document requirements for customer invoicing thorough L/C.

•Understands and effectively manages the importation process for offshore equipment, including timely payment of any taxes and duties, so as to avoid elays in site delivery.

•Develops optimal local logistics capabilities through local agents for timely site delivery of imported equipment and/or the storage thereof.

•Understands particular regional difficultes with respect to delivery between remote, island locations.

•Coordinates with Construction and Operational Services teams for local logistics concerning storage and movement of inventory, tools and equipment between warehousing and site locations.

•Provides timely information to Project Management of any supplier or procurement activity that impacts the project either realizing opportunity or indicating a potential risk.

•Prepares and maintains up-to-date Procurement plan and Shipping schedules for Project Management and Project Reporting requirements.

•Manages any procurement related claims on behalf of the project

In addition, qualified candidates will have: