Operations Manager - BESS

Responsibilities not limited to; Manage the operations of BESS Procurement Company (including qualification testing, pre-production test, testing and quality assurance). Manage the third-party inspection agencies responsible for qualification testing, pre-shipment testing, production testing, site testing and warranty period testing to ensure components are as per the required specifications and performance parameters. Manage the production process of the technologies purchased by BESS Proc Co. Manage the Sponsors qualification process of suppliers, technologies and production lines in line with overall contracts and supply chain standards and policies and business/project requirements. Manage and monitor the manufacturing and transportation schedule. Coordinate and arrange the delivery plan, manage the storage plan (as applicable) and delivery schedule. Ensure BOM material used and proper traceability to satisfy the Lenders requirements. Manage the finance process and requirements including but not limited to: Opening LCs to the OEMs, review of documentation and coordination with the banks, issuance of invoices and following up on payments, manage the cash flow and ensure positivity, coordinate with the SPVs for the payment processes, coordination with the banks. Managing the bonds (advance, performance, warranty bond). Support in the negotiation of the technical requirements of the supply agreements in order to ensure that deals are favorable to the Consortium and its shareholders. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or finance or related field Preferred Experience: 6-8 years of experience in contracts and purchasing in a large organization requiring the procurement of a large range of products and services, including at least 2-3 years in a managerial role. Job-Specific Skills: Knowledge of financial, legal and corporate responsibility matters Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate / multifunctional environment Strong research and analytical skills Ability to prioritize actions and manage a diverse team Customer service Planning and organizing skills Ability to negotiate with suppliers As part of the application process, we will collect, store and process personal information about you. Masdar will use your personal information in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice, which provides details on the purposes for which your data is processed.