Director, Solar Procurement & Strategy

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global) is assisting a leading independent power producer in Arlington, VA to hire a Director of Procurement. This on-site role leads procurement strategy across development, construction, and operations of a utility-scale solar portfolio, directing RFPs/RFQs, negotiations, and supplier partnerships.

You will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to optimize costs, manage risk, and align procurement with project financing and growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Sourcing leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle

Procurement platforms

Job description

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global) is assisting a leading independent power producer in Arlington, VA to hire a Director of Procurement. This on-site role leads procurement strategy across development, construction, and operations of a utility-scale solar portfolio, directing RFPs/RFQs, negotiations, and supplier partnerships.

You will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to optimize costs, manage risk, and align procurement with project financing and growth