Digital Technology Sourcing Lead [Remote]

Job Description:

Scope of Position

About Us:

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. EDF power solutions USA provides low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. EDF power solutions provides a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Salary Range: The full pay range for this role is $93,400 - $155,700. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location.

Scope of Job: The Sourcing Lead for Digital Technology plays a critical role in managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle for all Digital Technology needs, from negotiation to execution and ongoing optimization. This position collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, IT vendors, and legal teams to drive maximum value, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance across the organization's goals. The successful candidate will champion a proactive approach to contract lifecycle management, focusing on continuous improvement, standardization, agility, and effective third-party engagement.

Work Schedule: Prefer candidates who can work from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm pacific standard time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the complete contract lifecycle for Digital Technology, encompassing negotiation, execution, and ongoing compliance tracking for agreements such as Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Software Licenses, Cloud Services, and Consulting Agreements.

• Act as a strategic advisor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to internal stakeholders across IT, Engineering, Procurement, and Legal, ensuring contract terms align with operational, technical, and risk requirements.

• Collaborate with IT leadership and project managers to define contract scopes, payment structures, service levels, and key milestones that align with business needs.

• Evaluate and negotiate contract terms with vendors and partners, ensuring favorable conditions, balanced risk management, and operational agility.

• Establish and continuously optimize the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool (Malbek) for the Digital Technology team, supporting user training, reporting, and best practice adoption.

• Monitor key supplier performance metrics and KPIs through the contracting process, ensuring deliverables are met and managing reporting on contract performance via tools like Power BI.

• Drive process improvement initiatives related to contract development, approval workflows, and vendor engagement strategy.

• Ensure all contracts comply with internal policies, legal, and regulatory guidelines, and insurance requirements.

• Address and resolve escalated contract disputes or material non-compliance issues in partnership with Legal and Risk Management teams.

• Support company formation documentation, licensing/registration requirements, and compliance with applicable office environment regulations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Reporting Structure:

This role does not have any direct reports.

Working Conditions:

This position primarily operates in an office environment (90% of time), utilizing frequently used software programs (Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. Approximately 10% of time is spent outside attending various conferences and meetings.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

Ensure cost-effective contracting and vendor spend management across the Digital Technology portfolio by aligning agreements with budgetary goals, optimizing financial terms, and leveraging tools like CLM for proactive fiscal oversight and compliance.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Law, or related field; Paralegal certificate a plus.

• 5+ years of experience in contract management, supply chain, procurement, or paralegal/legal operations roles, preferably supporting IT or digital technology organizations.

• Proven success negotiating and managing complex technology contracts, including SaaS, PaaS, consulting services, and support integration.

A plus if you have experience working in one of the following sectors:

• Energy/utilities
• Government

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Advanced understanding of contract structures, terms, and risk allocation, with the ability to identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks.

• Highly organized, analytical, and able to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally across technical and non-technical teams.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP (or other ERP), and Power BI; experience with CLM tools (e.g., Malbek) strongly preferred.

• Experience supporting multi-national operations and navigating global contracting requirements is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

This role does not involve any specific physical demands beyond those typically associated with a standard office environment.