Job Description
The Director of Procurement will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies for solar, HV, and BESS projects, managing large-scale contracts, negotiations, and supplier relationships to maximize value and ensure project success in the renewable energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for PV, HV, and BESS projects aligned with portfolio goals
- Lead procurement selections and manage commercial frameworks with EPCs and equipment suppliers
- Negotiate EPC contracts and oversee the full procurement lifecycle including RFP development, bid analysis, and contract finalization
- Establish standardized contracting practices to mitigate risk and ensure compliance
- Manage CAPEX reviews, reconciliations, and value engineering to improve cost forecasting
- Build strategic partnerships with EPC firms and suppliers to secure favorable terms
- Drive process improvements in bidding and contracting to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
- Lead supplier prequalification and risk assessments for EPC and critical equipment vendors
- Support project activities during preconstruction, including design, permitting, and RFP responses
- Monitor market trends and technology developments to inform procurement strategy
Requirements
- Develop and execute large-scale procurement strategies for PV, HV, and BESS projects, aligning with long-term portfolio goals.
- Lead procurement selections with partners across EPCs and equipment and manage commercial frameworks for contractor- and owner-procured equipment.
- Serve as the primary negotiator for EPC contracts, ensuring alignment with RFPs and commercial strategy.
- Oversee the full EPC procurement lifecycle, including RFP development, bid analysis, and contract finalization.
- Establish standardized contracting practices in collaboration with Legal to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
- Manage CAPEX reviews, reconciliations, and value engineering efforts to improve cost forecasting accuracy.
- Build strategic partnerships with EPC firms and key suppliers to secure favorable terms and execution capacity.
- Drive continuous improvement in bidding and contracting processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Lead supplier prequalification and risk assessments for EPC and critical equipment vendors.
- Provide strategic input during preconstruction, supporting design, permitting, and RFP responses.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure integrated contract development and negotiation.
- Support project lifecycle activities including project execution and working with internal and external stakeholders by resolving commercial and technical terms related to EPC and equipment contracts.
- Monitor market trends and technology developments to inform procurement strategy.
- Contribute to M&A due diligence.
- Ensure effective purchasing governance, including contract and PO management within internal systems.
- Possess a Bachelor’s or advanced Degree in STEM, such as Environment Science or MBA.
- Ability to lead complex commercial negotiations.
- Demonstrated experience with negotiating commercial and technical aspects of EPC and equipment contracts.
- Experience working within the ecosystem of renewable energy and BESS with large capex budgets.
- 5-10 years of increasingly progressive procurement and/or commercial transactions experience.
- 1 year of BESS experience preferred.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $168,000 - $197,650 USD
Work schedule: Flexible PTO
Work environment perks: Remote work option
Additional benefits: 401(k) matching, comprehensive medical and dental plan options
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