Director of Procurement

Energix North America; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Energix North America is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead the strategy and execution across its solar portfolio in North America. You will drive end-to-end sourcing, negotiate complex agreements, and align procurement with development, EPC, finance, and operations.

The role requires 10+ years in procurement, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of solar equipment markets, with MBA preferred. Arlington-based, on-site role.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in procurement/sourcing, with utility-scale renewable energy experience.
• Proven leadership and complex contract negotiation experience.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV equipment markets and global sourcing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead procurement strategy for utility-scale solar across development, EPC, and operations.
• Oversee end-to-end sourcing, RFPs/RFQs, and complex supplier contracts.
• Drive negotiations and manage master service agreements and POs.
• Mentor and scale the procurement team across a fast-growth company.
• Align procurement with project finance objectives and lender requirements.

Conhecimentos

Procurement strategy

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Cross-functional

Market intelligence

Risk management

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Business

MBA preferred

Ferramentas

Oracle ERP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

As the Director of Procurement, you will lead and oversee all procurement strategy and execution across Energix North American’s solar portfolio. This role is responsible for developing and implementing best-in-class sourcing strategies for major capital equipment and services, driving cost optimization, mitigating supply chain risks, and ensuring alignment across development, EPC, finance, and operations teams. You will play a key leadership role in scaling procurement capabilities to support the company’s rapid growth, while building strong supplier partnerships and ensuring successful project delivery across all phases.

• Lead procurement strategy for utility-scale solar projects across development, construction, and operations phase
• Oversee and manage the end-to-end sourcing process, including RFPs/RFQs for major equipment (modules, inverters, trackers, transformers, BOS, and service
• Drive commercial negotiations and execute complex supply agreements, master service agreements, and purchase orders
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams (Development, EPC, Engineering, Finance, Legal) to align procurement with project and financial objectives
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships, including global manufacturers and service providers
• Develop and implement category strategies, supplier segmentation, and long-term sourcing plans
• Oversee market intelligence and forecasting for key solar equipment and supply chain trends
• Support project financing and financial close, ensuring procurement and contract structures meet lender and investor requirements
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including pricing volatility, lead times, and geopolitical factors
• Lead, mentor, and grow the procurement team, establishing a high-performing and scalable function

Qualifications & Skills

• 10+ years of procurement/sourcing experience, with significant experience in utility-scale renewable energy
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving procurement strategy at scale
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)
• Deep expertise in large-scale contract negotiations and capital equipment procurement
• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems and equipment markets
• Experience with global sourcing and supplier negotiations
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and procurement tools
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment