Sr. Manager or Director, Procurement

Description

• Lead supplier prequalification and risk assessments for EPC and critical equipment vendors.
• Serve as the primary negotiator for EPC contracts, ensuring alignment with RFPs and commercial strategy.
• Ensure effective purchasing governance, including contract and PO management within internal systems.
• Provide strategic input during preconstruction, supporting design, permitting, and RFP responses.
• Develop and execute large-scale procurement strategies for PV, HV, and BESS projects, aligning with long-term portfolio goals.
• Contribute to M&A due diligence.
• Establish standardized contracting practices in collaboration with Legal to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• 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.
• Lead procurement selections with partners across EPCs and equipment and manage commercial frameworks for contractor- and owner-procured equipment.
• Oversee the full EPC procurement lifecycle, including RFP development, bid analysis, and contract finalization.
• 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.
• Manage CAPEX reviews, reconciliations, and value engineering efforts to improve cost forecasting accuracy.
• Monitor market trends and technology developments to inform procurement strategy.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of increasingly progressive procurement and/or commercial transactions experience.
• Bachelor’s or advanced Degree (STEM, such as Environment Science, MBA).
• 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.
• Effective in working with multiple stakeholders and within cross functional team.
• 1+ years of BESS experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and manage tight timelines.
• Ability to lead complex commercial negotiations.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance