Director of Procurement – EPC

Repsol Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Repsol SA in Houston seeks a Director of Procurement – EPC to lead procurement, contracting, and commercial strategy for EPC, BOP, and adjacent scopes supporting solar, wind, and energy storage projects.

You will manage sourcing, negotiations, and contract administration, partner with Development, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Insurance, and ensure bankable, cost‑competitive procurement aligned with project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategies for EPC, BOP, and adjacent scopes for solar, wind, and BESS projects.
• Oversee competitive tender processes, RFPs, negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Manage sourcing, contract administration, and vendor management with cross-functional teams.
• Provide executive-level TCO analyses and risk assessments.
• Support development milestones, engineering readiness, and project financing objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Contract Negotiation

EPC Procurement

Team Development

Solar/Wind/BESS

Risk Management

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree + advanced degree preferred

Job description

Company Profile

We explore and discover the limitless possibilities of energy so we can all progress. We believe in the power of talent to shape the future. That’s why we’re looking for curious, bold individuals who are eager to grow and create new ways forward—people who want to join us in building a more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive world. We strongly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation. That’s why we welcome professionals who are ready to grow, learn, and bring their perspective to the energy challenges of today and tomorrow. Here, you’ll find a place to grow and unlock your full potential. Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With a team of 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries, we proudly serve 24 million customers worldwide. Our diversified renewable energy portfolio totals nearly 6 GW of installed capacity, with a strong presence in Spain, the United States, and Chile. As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low‑emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net‑zero emissions by 2050. Repsol Renewables North America (RRNA) plays a key role in this vision, with aims to increase generation capacity between 3,000 – 5,000 MW by 2027. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Repsol offers a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP), including a holistic Total Rewards program that supports the wellbeing, growth, and contributions of our people. Join us in shaping the future of energy.

Position Summary

The Director of Procurement – EPC is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of all procurement, contracting, and commercial strategy related to EPC, Balance of Plant, and EPC‑adjacent scopes supporting Repsol Renewables North America’s utility‑scale solar, wind, and energy storage portfolio. This role leads the Procurement – EPC and oversees a team of Procurement Managers responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and administering EPC contracts, engineering and construction services, high‑voltage equipment, inspections, testing, and logistics packages. The Director ensures procurement strategies are execution‑ready, bankable, cost‑competitive, and aligned with project development, engineering maturity, construction sequencing, and financing requirements. The role partners closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance, Tax, and Insurance teams and serves as a senior commercial leader throughout the full project lifecycle, from early engineering through construction and project close‑out. This position reports to the VP of Procurement North America. The position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of a minimum of 3 days in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive consistent procurement ways of working, governance discipline, and best‑practice contract administration handoffs with Engineering and Construction teams.
• Support talent development, succession planning, performance management, and workload prioritization across a growing EPC procurement organization.
• Define and execute procurement strategies for EPC, BOP, and EPC‑adjacent scopes, including but not limited to Wind Balance of Plant EPC, Solar Balance of System EPC, Substations EPC, Utility Switchyards EPC, Early‑Stage Engineering, Mid‑and Late‑Stage Engineering, Owner’s Engineering, and Construction Management services.
• Lead sourcing strategies that align contract structure and risk allocation with project phase, execution model, and financing requirements.
• Oversee competitive tender processes, prequalification, RFP development, commercial evaluations, negotiation strategies, and award recommendations.
• Provide executive oversight for procurement of critical electrical and HV scopes, including Main Power Transformers (MPTs), HV Breakers and related HV equipment, HV Equipment Inspections, MPT Inspections, and Performance and acceptance testing.
• Lead Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses, commercial risk assessments, and executive‑level award recommendations.
• Maintain market intelligence on EPC contractors, engineering firms, HV suppliers, inspection providers, pricing trends, capacity constraints, and risk profiles.
• Maintain strong cross‑functional relationships to ensure procurement decisions are fully integrated with development milestones, engineering readiness, construction execution, and project finance objectives.
• Lead the creation, implementation, and governance of competitive bid processes, including negotiation of EPC, BOP, and major equipment supply agreements.
• Own Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses, commercial risk assessments, and executive‑level award recommendations.
• Define and execute solar PV and BESS multi‑contracting strategies, including supplier identification, qualification, RFP development, contract structures, and execution plans.
• Drive continuous improvement aimed at LCOE reduction, value optimization, and securing best‑in‑class commercial and contractual conditions through transparent and competitive procurement processes.
• Maintain accountability for negotiating and administering key supply chain agreements while cultivating strong, long‑term strategic partnerships with BOS and EPC suppliers.
• Provide thought leadership on global and regional solar and BESS supply chain markets, technology trends, pricing dynamics, and risk profiles.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work for any US employer, without the need for work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in EPC procurement, commercial contracting, engineering, construction, or large‑scale infrastructure delivery.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing procurement teams, including management of senior‑level professionals.
• Deep experience with utility‑scale solar, wind, BESS, or comparable EPC‑driven infrastructure projects.
• Proven expertise negotiating complex EPC, BOP, engineering, and construction‑related service agreements.
• Strong commercial judgment, risk management capability, and ability to balance cost, schedule, technical, and bankability considerations.

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

Company Culture

At Repsol, more than 24,000 people work with full energy to help build the future. We are a global multi-energy company undergoing a profound transformation, where talent, curiosity and a drive to move forward are at the core of who we are. Here, you will find challenging projects, diverse and international teams, and the opportunity to be part of a real energy transition, driven by innovation, technology and people. We believe in an inclusive, flexible and collaborative environment where every idea counts and every person makes a difference. This is an exciting time for us: if you are inspired by challenges, driven by purpose and eager to grow in a project with real impact, this is the place for you. Now more than ever, we need energy like yours.