Director of Procurement- Substation

SunEnergy1; Charlotte (NC); Vor Ort; USD 160.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SunEnergy1 seeks a Director of Procurement with substations/T&D experience to lead strategic sourcing for utility-scale electrical projects. You will oversee procurement strategy for high-value substation equipment and materials while ensuring cost, quality, schedule, and contract compliance.

The role requires 8+ years of procurement experience in substation/T&D, deep knowledge of equipment manufacturers, and strong negotiation and leadership skills.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of procurement experience in substation/T&D projects.
• Deep 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Jobbeschreibung

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.