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Procurement Manager

See how solar equipment gets sourced and what the procurement manager role involves.

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About Procurement Manager

Procurement managers decide which modules, inverters and racking end up on a project and on what terms. This course covers equipment categories and bankability, the RFP process, total cost of ownership, domestic content and tariffs, supply agreements, logistics and supplier relationships.

What You'll Learn

Know the equipment

Compare modules, inverters, racking and BOS and read spec sheets.

Run the sourcing

Build a shortlist and run RFPs and RFQs.

Look past sticker price

Weigh total cost of ownership, domestic content and tariffs.

Manage delivery

Negotiate supply agreements and manage POs, logistics and claims.

Explore the Course Topics

21 lessons, grouped by topic. Open a topic to see its lessons.

01The procurement manager's role4 lessons
  1. What a Solar Procurement Manager Does
  2. Where Procurement Sits in the Project Lifecycle
  3. A Day in the Life of a Procurement Manager
  4. Skills That Set Great Procurement Managers Apart
02Equipment categories and bankability3 lessons
  1. Category Management: Modules, Inverters, Racking, BOS
  2. Reading and Comparing Spec Sheets
  3. Quality, Warranty, and Bankability Assessment
03Sourcing and supplier selection4 lessons
  1. Building a Supplier Shortlist
  2. The RFP and RFQ Process
  3. Total Cost of Ownership vs Sticker Price
  4. Domestic Content and Tariff Considerations
04Contracts, orders and logistics4 lessons
  1. Negotiating Supply Agreements
  2. Purchase Orders, Receiving, and Payment Controls
  3. Logistics, Lead Times, and Storage
  4. Substitutions, Claims, and Procurement Closeout
05Supplier relationships and career growth5 lessons
  1. Managing Supplier Relationships Long-Term
  2. Adjacent Backgrounds That Map to Procurement
  3. Certifications That Help (CPSM, CPIM)
  4. Career Progression: Buyer to Chief Procurement Officer
  5. How to Land Your First Procurement Role
06Capstone and next steps1 lesson
  1. Procurement Review, Capstone, and Next Steps