Director of Solar Procurement

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global) is assisting a leading independent power producer in Arlington, VA, to find a Director of Procurement. This on-site role will lead procurement strategy and execution across utility-scale solar projects, partnering with executive leadership to optimize costs and project delivery.

The candidate will oversee RFPs/RFQs, negotiate major contracts, and develop long-term sourcing roadmaps while coordinating with cross-functional teams to align procurement with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Significant experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Proven leadership of procurement strategy and managing procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for utility-scale solar projects across development, construction, and operations.
• Oversee end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFPs and RFQs for major equipment and services.
• Lead commercial negotiations and execute supply agreements, master service agreements, and purchase orders.
• Partner with Development, EPC, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to align procurement activities with business objectives.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers.
• Develop category management strategies, supplier segmentation plans, and long-term sourcing roadmaps.
• Monitor market trends, equipment pricing, and supply chain dynamics to support procurement decisions.
• Support project financing activities and ensure procurement structures align with lender and investor requirements.
• Identify and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks, including pricing volatility, lead times, and market disruptions.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement function capable of supporting continued organizational growth.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategy

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

This role is based in Arlington, VA. On-site presence is required.

About the Company

Join a leading independent power producer at the forefront of renewable energy development. With a growing footprint across the Mid-Atlantic region, our client develops, constructs, owns, and operates utility-scale renewable energy projects.

We are hiring a Director of Procurement to lead procurement strategy and execution across a rapidly expanding utility-scale solar portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity responsible for sourcing strategy, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and supply chain optimization across major capital equipment and services.

The successful candidate will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support project delivery, cost optimization, and long-term business growth.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for utility-scale solar projects across development, construction, and operations phases
• Oversee end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFPs and RFQs for major equipment and services
• Lead commercial negotiations and execute supply agreements, master service agreements, and purchase orders
• Partner with Development, EPC, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to align procurement activities with business objectives
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers
• Develop category management strategies, supplier segmentation plans, and long-term sourcing roadmaps
• Monitor market trends, equipment pricing, and supply chain dynamics to support procurement decisions
• Support project financing activities and ensure procurement structures align with lender and investor requirements
• Identify and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks, including pricing volatility, lead times, and market disruptions
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement function capable of supporting continued organizational growth

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline
• MBA preferred
• 10+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience
• Significant experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects
• Proven experience leading procurement strategy and managing procurement teams
• Strong background in large-scale contract negotiations and capital equipment sourcing
• Experience procuring major renewable energy equipment such as solar modules, inverters, trackers, transformers, BOS equipment, and related services
• Experience working with global suppliers and manufacturers
• Strong understanding of solar energy markets and supply chain dynamics
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement platforms (Oracle preferred)
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills

Why Join?

• Opportunity to lead procurement for a growing utility-scale renewable energy platform
• High visibility role with direct interaction with executive leadership
• Influence procurement strategy across a multi-project development and construction portfolio
• Build and scale procurement processes, systems, and supplier partnerships
• Join an organization investing heavily in renewable energy growth and long-term infrastructure development