Director of Procurement

We are supporting a rapidly growing renewable energy developer, owner, and operator on their search for a Director, Procurement. The organization has established itself as a significant player in the utility-scale solar market and continues to expand its development, construction, and operating portfolio across North America. This leadership role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategy across a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects, leading sourcing activities for major equipment and services, managing supplier relationships, and building a scalable procurement function capable of supporting continued growth. The Director will partner closely with development, EPC, engineering, finance, legal, and operations teams to optimize project economics, mitigate supply chain risk, and ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy across utility-scale solar projects from development through construction and operations
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for major equipment categories including modules, inverters, trackers, transformers, balance-of-system equipment, and project services
• Oversee end-to-end procurement activities including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution
• Lead commercial negotiations for supply agreements, framework agreements, service contracts, and purchase orders
• Partner with development, EPC, engineering, finance, legal, and executive leadership teams to align procurement strategies with project objectives and financial targets
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with domestic and international suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers
• Develop category management strategies, supplier segmentation plans, and long-term sourcing roadmaps
• Monitor equipment markets, supply chain conditions, pricing trends, manufacturing capacity, and geopolitical developments impacting procurement decisions
• Support project financing and financial close activities by ensuring procurement structures align with lender and investor requirements
• Identify and mitigate commercial and supply chain risks associated with equipment pricing, lead times, logistics, trade policies, and supplier performance
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team while driving process improvements and operational scalability
• Develop procurement reporting, spend analytics, supplier performance metrics, and strategic sourcing initiatives
• Drive cost optimization efforts while maintaining supplier quality, reliability, and project execution objectives

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• 10+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or commercial management experience
• Significant experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and developing procurement organizations
• Deep expertise negotiating major equipment supply agreements and complex commercial contracts
• Strong understanding of solar equipment markets, supplier landscapes, and procurement strategies
• Experience with global sourcing initiatives and international supplier negotiations
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, high-growth project environment

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• MBA or other advanced degree
• Experience supporting project finance transactions and financial close activities
• Strong understanding of utility-scale solar project delivery and EPC execution
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement technologies
• Knowledge of global supply chains, tariffs, trade restrictions, and market dynamics impacting renewable energy development
• Demonstrated success managing strategic supplier relationships and long-term sourcing strategies