Director of Procurement, Renewable Energy

Description

• Draft and negotiate standard construction contract provisions including payment terms, change order procedures, indemnification, insurance requirements, force majeure, dispute resolution, and termination rights.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers, and EPC contractors in the renewable energy sector.
• Own procurement through contract award; construction-phase contract administration is shared with Construction Manager per project responsibility matrix.
• Draft detailed Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) for major equipment packages including high voltage transformers, inverters, photovoltaic modules, and EPC services.
• Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies for solar PV and BESS projects, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and technical requirements.
• Manage contract amendments, change orders, and claims resolution processes.
• Conduct vendor qualification, due diligence, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure contracts incorporate appropriate risk mitigation strategies and protect company interests.
• Maintain vendor relationships and support Construction Management and Asset Operations team through warranty period.
• Negotiate equipment supply agreements for transformers, inverters, and other balance-of-system components.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including engineering, project development, finance, and operations teams to ensure procurement strategies align with project objectives.
• Negotiate BESS supply agreements, including scope, payment, liquidated damages, security, warranty, and maintenance provisions; including coordination with asset management division for execution of corresponding long-term services agreements.
• Establish and maintain supply chain and procurement contract risk allocation frameworks (including continual tariff regulatory matters).
• Collaborate closely with legal counsel to develop contract structures, review legal terms, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage procurement activities for contracts valued between $10 million and $500 million
• Lead complex commercial negotiations with suppliers and EPC contractors, balancing cost, schedule, technical performance, supplier/service provider division of responsibility flow-downs, and risk allocation.
• Structure and negotiate EPC contracts, including scope definition, payment terms, liquidated damages, performance bonds, and warranty provisions.
• Lead competitive solicitation processes, including vendor qualification criteria and outreach, bid evaluation, technical and commercial analysis, and recommendation development.
• Negotiate Photovoltaic Module Supply Agreements, including pricing structures, delivery schedules, warranty terms, performance guarantees, and quality assurance requirements.
• Establish and maintain vendor qualification criteria and relationship management.

Requirements

• Experience working collaboratively with legal teams on contract development and risk management
• Proficiency with procurement software, contract management systems, and Microsoft Office suite
• Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills for bid evaluation and cost analysis
• Professional certifications such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Experience with international procurement and cross-border transactions
• Familiarity with renewable energy incentive programs, tax equity structures, and project finance
• Familiarity with Battery Energy Storage Systems and associated equipment
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 7-10 years of procurement or commercial experience in renewable energy, power generation, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of EPC contract structures and delivery models for renewable energy projects
• Knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and international commercial terms (INCOTERMS)
• Strong understanding of construction contract law and common contract provisions including FIDIC, AIA, or ConsensusDocs frameworks
• Knowledge of Prevailing Wage requirements, Construction Pay applications and other common construction contract provisions.
• Strong project management capabilities with ability to manage multiple concurrent procurements
• Proven track record managing procurement for contracts exceeding $200 million in value
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Familiarity with financing structures, payment mechanisms, and security instruments for large projects
• Knowledge of OBBBA Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restrictions and ongoing legal and regulatory developments
• Understanding of electrical engineering concepts and power plant design principles
• Direct experience with solar PV and/or BESS project procurement preferred
• Demonstrated experience evaluating UFLPA and trade compliance
• Expert-level negotiation skills with demonstrated success in complex, high-value transactions
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including ability to draft clear RFPs and technical specifications
• Strong understanding of utility-scale solar PV systems, including module technology, inverters, transformers, and balance-of-system components
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with supply chain risk management and logistics coordination for large equipment
• Asset Management (O&M/warranty/opex requirements)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance