Director, BESS Procurement

Overview

Lead BESS & PV procurement, handling contracts, suppliers, and risk.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement
• rfp
• supplier management
• financial close
• category strategy
• market intelligence

Tasks

Develop and execute procurement and contracting strategies for battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar (PV) projects, optimizing cost, delivery, quality, and service. Lead and manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process — including supplier analysis, evaluation, and selection — while quantifying and mitigating contractual and commercial risks. Manage supplier relationships and oversee Purchase Orders, approvals, documentation, and timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services to project sites. Support financial close processes for assigned projects, including allocation of safe harbor equipment for tax credit qualification (ITC/PTC). Coordinate interdisciplinary teams across legal, finance, development, operations, technical, HSQE, and insurance to align procurement strategies and ensure project success. Implement and enforce safety, quality, and environmental practices in collaboration with HSQE to evaluate subcontractors and mitigate operational risks. Report procurement status updates to leadership, construction teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project timelines and objectives. Facilitate execution of procurement-related agreements including NDAs, Letters of Intent, and MOUs with potential counterparties. Provide market intelligence on PV and BESS sectors to inform procurement decisions and maintain a competitive position. Monitor and assess geopolitical, market, and regulatory developments affecting supply chains; translate insights into actionable procurement and category strategies. This role is critical to ensuring the successful execution of Lightsource bp’s utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) growth in the US, while supporting Solar (PV) project procurement. The ideal candidate is preferred to have a strong BESS background to enhance the execution of our BESS strategy. This person will safeguard LSbp’s commercial performance by securing critical equipment and services through competitive, risk-mitigated procurement strategies. This role will drive domestic and global market intelligence efforts and ensure supply chain resilience in an incredibly dynamic and rapidly evolving renewable energy landscape. Negotiate and manage equipment and service transactions for BESS (including BMS, EMS, inverters) and PV systems as required, ensuring contract terms minimize risk and maximize supplier performance. Develop and maintain a robust category strategy for BESS, incorporating emerging technologies, pricing trends, and regulatory/policy impacts.

Requirements

• bess
• pv
• procurement
• cpsm
• mba
• negotiation

What You Bring

Financial analysis expertise, including commodities trends, indexation, and price forecasting. Strong technical knowledge of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) — including standalone and hybrid utility-scale projects (200–1000MW) — and related systems such as PV modules, inverters, trackers/racking, high-voltage equipment, and battery integrators. Fluency in English required; proficiency in a second language (preferably Spanish or Mandarin) is a plus. Experience supporting multi-year framework agreements and multi-functional project teams in an international environment. Deep understanding of renewable energy product procurement, with experience in global sourcing, international negotiations, and management of key supplier relationships. Background with a solar energy developer or EPC contractor, ideally in the PV + BESS sectors. Proficiency in contract development, negotiation, and risk mitigation for large-scale power generation and related equipment. 10–12+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in utility-scale BESS procurement. Skilled in direct purchase of technically complex renewable energy products and services. Knowledge of construction industry practices as they relate to renewable energy and utility-scale projects. Willingness and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally (10–20%). Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CIPS preferred. Strong oral and written communication abilities, with attention to detail and organizational competence. Proven track record delivering large-scale energy projects (200–1000MW), including battery storage, substations, and high-voltage infrastructure. Experience in market intelligence, supply chain risk analysis, and disruption mitigation, including global transport and logistics considerations. Knowledge of import/export regulations for equipment and materials in international renewable projects. Excellent negotiation, influence, and stakeholder management skills across internal teams and suppliers. Bachelor’s degree in STEM or equivalent substantial industry experience; MBA preferred. Ability to manage complex procurement projects across multi-functional, international teams in remote locations. Proficient in Microsoft Office and related productivity software for documentation, presentations, analytics, and reporting.

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Benefits

Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually plus 11 paid holidays Health, dental, prescription, and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment with zero premiums for employee-only coverage. 401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution. Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150. Hybrid working environment (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote) Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits. Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow – a place where your ideas and opinions matter. Lifestyle Savings Account and more! Competitive compensation: $170,000 to $190,000 annually plus a 25% annual bonus. Retention bonuses

About Lightsource Bp

-Partnered early with BP—first through investment, then full acquisition. -Adopts a capital-light model: develops, engineers, and constructs large solar farms before farming down stakes to partners. -Operates projects across 19 markets with multi-gigawatt capacity. -Typical projects include large solar farms and innovative agrivoltaic sites grazing sheep between panels. -Pioneers advanced tech like bifacial panels, machine-learning solar trackers, and the UK’s first night-time reactive-power solar service.

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