Director, Procurement

Avantus; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 179,580 - 211,270; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical and dental plan

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Avantus is seeking a Director, Procurement to drive large-scale procurement strategies for PV, HV, and BESS projects in California's expanding clean energy portfolio. You will lead EPC contract negotiations, manage the full procurement lifecycle with EPCs and equipment suppliers, and partner with Legal to standardize contracting while optimizing CAPEX and cost.

You will oversee supplier prequalification, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure project success while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree (STEM or MBA).
• Proven ability to lead complex commercial negotiations.
• Experience negotiating EPC and equipment contracts (commercial and technical).
• Experience in renewable energy and BESS with large capex budgets.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with ability to multi-task and meet tight timelines.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• 5–10 years of procurement or commercial transactions experience.
• 1+ years of BESS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute large-scale procurement strategies for PV, HV, and BESS projects.
• Lead procurement selections with EPCs and equipment; manage contracting frameworks.
• Negotiate EPC contracts and oversee full EPC procurement lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Legal on standardized contracting practices.
• Drive cost optimization, CAPEX reviews, and value engineering.
• Build partnerships with EPC firms and suppliers.
• Provide input during preconstruction and RFP responses.

Skills

Complex negotiations

Commercial negotiations

EPC contracts

Equipment contracts

Renewable energy

BESS experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder management

Procurement experience

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in STEM or MBA

Job description

ABOUT AVANTUS

Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline represents one of the nation's largest portfolios of solar with integrated storage, capable of providing dispatchable power to 17 million Americans, day and night. With over a decade of industry leadership and strategic investment from KKR and EIG, Avantus delivers affordable, reliable clean energy solutions that meet America’s growing energy demand.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Our Procurement team is growing and we’re looking for a Director, Procurement to join our team. This person will join an experienced team with the main objective of driving implementation of Avantus’ procurement strategy and standards across HV, solar PV + storage systems and components. The annual equipment and services spend will be well over $1 billion with the mission to develop best-in-class procurement to effectively reap maximum value across each project. This role reports to our Sr. Director, Procurement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute large-scale procurement strategies for PV, HV, and BESS projects, aligning with long-term portfolio goals.
• Lead procurement selections with partners across EPCs and equipment and manage commercial frameworks for contractor- and owner-procured equipment.
• Serve as the primary negotiator for EPC contracts, ensuring alignment with RFPs and commercial strategy.
• Oversee the full EPC procurement lifecycle, including RFP development, bid analysis, and contract finalization.
• Establish standardized contracting practices in collaboration with Legal to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Manage CAPEX reviews, reconciliations, and value engineering efforts to improve cost forecasting accuracy.
• Build strategic partnerships with EPC firms and key suppliers to secure favorable terms and execution capacity.
• Drive continuous improvement in bidding and contracting processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead supplier prequalification and risk assessments for EPC and critical equipment vendors.
• Provide strategic input during preconstruction, supporting design, permitting, and RFP responses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure integrated contract development and negotiation.
• Support project lifecycle activities including project execution and working with internal and external stakeholders by resolving commercial and technical terms related to EPC and equipment contracts.
• Monitor market trends and technology developments to inform procurement strategy.
• Contribute to M&A due diligence.
• Ensure effective purchasing governance, including contract and PO management within internal systems.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or advanced Degree (STEM, such as Environment Science, MBA).
• Ability to lead complex commercial negotiations.
• Demonstrated experience with negotiating commercial and technical aspects of EPC and equipment contracts.
• Experience working within the ecosystem of renewable energy and BESS with large capex budgets.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and manage tight timelines.
• Effective in working with multiple stakeholders and within cross functional team.
• 5-10 years of increasingly progressive procurement and/or commercial transactions experience.
• 1+ years of BESS experience preferred.

#LI-Hybrid

Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicable location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits.

Pay Range

$179,580—$211,270 USD

Location: San Diego, CA, USA