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Director, Procurement

Avantus
San Diego, California
Full Time
Posted February 23, 2026
$180k - $211k
Solar Energy
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Job Description

The Director of Procurement at Avantus is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for large-scale solar, HV, and BESS projects, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective procurement processes across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute procurement strategies for PV, HV, and BESS projects
  • Lead procurement selections and manage commercial frameworks with EPCs and equipment suppliers
  • Negotiate EPC contracts and oversee the full procurement lifecycle including RFP development and bid analysis
  • Establish standardized contracting practices to mitigate risk and ensure compliance
  • Manage CAPEX reviews, reconciliations, and value engineering to improve cost accuracy
  • Build strategic partnerships with EPC firms and suppliers to secure favorable terms
  • Improve bidding and contracting processes for efficiency and cost reduction
  • Lead supplier prequalification and risk assessments for vendors
  • Support project activities during preconstruction, design, permitting, and RFP responses
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and negotiate contracts
  • Monitor market trends and technology developments to inform procurement strategy
  • Contribute to M&A due diligence and ensure effective purchasing governance

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 activities.
  • Ensure effective purchasing governance, including contract and PO management within internal systems.
  • Possess a Bachelor’s or advanced Degree in STEM fields such as Environmental Science or an MBA.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex commercial negotiations.
  • Experience negotiating commercial and technical aspects of EPC and equipment contracts.
  • Experience working within the ecosystem of renewable energy and BESS with large capital expenditure budgets.
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and manage tight timelines.
  • Effective in working with multiple stakeholders and within cross-functional teams.
  • 5-10 years of increasingly progressive procurement and/or commercial transactions experience.
  • 1 year of BESS experience preferred.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: $179,580 - $211,270 USD
Bonus
401(k) matching
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
Flexible PTO

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