Director of Procurement

SunEnergy1; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SunEnergy1 is seeking a Director of Procurement in the Charlotte, NC area to lead the strategic sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management for major utility-scale electrical and T&D projects.

You will oversee procurement strategy for high-value substation equipment and materials, ensuring cost, quality, schedule, and contract requirements are met. Significant experience in substation/T&D procurement is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement experience in utility-scale projects.
• Experience with substation/T&D equipment procurement and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for substation and T&D equipment, materials, and services.
• Manage sourcing and relationships with transformers, switchgear, breakers, relays, steel, bus, protection & control equipment.

Skills

Substation procurement

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Leadership

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Director of Procurement with strong substation procurement experience to lead strategic sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management for major utility-scale electrical and T&D projects. This role will oversee procurement strategy for high-value substation equipment and materials while ensuring cost, quality, schedule, and contract requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for substation and T&D equipment, materials, and services.
• Manage sourcing and supplier relationships for transformers, switchgear, breakers, relays, steel, bus, protection & control, and related equipment.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements.
• Develop and maintain a qualified supplier network and identify new strategic vendors.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, and Finance.
• Manage procurement schedules, long-lead equipment, expediting, and supplier performance.
• Establish procurement processes, controls, and KPIs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement experience, with significant experience supporting substation/T&D projects.
• Strong knowledge of substation equipment, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry standards.
• Experience negotiating major equipment and material contracts.
• Proven ability to manage complex, long-lead procurement activities.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Utility-scale EPC, electrical construction, or renewable energy experience strongly preferred.