Senior Director Procurement

Description

BKV Corporation (NYSE: BKV) is a forward-thinking, growth-driven energy company building the future of low-carbon energy and reliable baseload power. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, we are the largest natural gas producer by gross operated volume in the Barnett Shale - and we're just getting started.

At BKV , we don't just operate assets - we build integrated solutions. Our end-to-end, closed-loop energy platform spans upstream production, midstream infrastructure, natural gas-fired power generation, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). This differentiated model allows us to solve our customers' toughest energy challenges while meeting growing power demand and advancing a carbon-neutral future. But what truly sets us apart is our people.

We are a fast-paced, high-performance team of go-getters who thrive on challenge and think beyond convention. We push the envelope on innovation, continuously optimizing and scaling our platform to drive sustainable growth and long-term, risk-adjusted shareholder value. If you're energized by big goals, bold ideas, and the opportunity to build something transformational, you'll feel right at home here.

At BKV, you won't just contribute - you'll lead, create, and shape the future of energy.

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Director, Procurement, provides strategic and operational leadership for enterprise-wide procurement activities across multiple business units, including Upstream, Midstream, CCUS, and Power Generation.

This role oversees sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives that support diverse operating models and capital programs.

The position leads a large, multi-layered organization of managers and experienced professionals and plays a critical role in shaping procurement strategy aligned with enterprise objectives.

The Senior Director operates with significant autonomy, addressing complex and often ambiguous challenges with broad cross-functional and cross-organizational impact, while upholding BKV's standards, values, and culture.

This is a build role. The successful candidate will establish the procurement infrastructure, governance frameworks, and supplier ecosystems that BKV does not yet have - creating the function, not inheriting one.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Typical job responsibilities of the Senior Director, Procurement include:

• Provide procurement leadership and governance across multiple business units, ensuring consistent strategy and execution while addressing the unique needs of Upstream, Midstream, CCUS, and Power Generation operations.
• Balance enterprise-wide standardization with business-unit-specific requirements, capital programs, and regulatory environments.
• Align category strategies and supplier portfolios to support both traditional energy operations and emerging low-carbon and power generation initiatives.
• Develop and execute short- and mid-term procurement strategies that support operational excellence, cost efficiency, and risk management.
• Lead and mentor a large team of procurement leaders, managers, and professionals, fostering high performance, engagement, and professional growth.
• Oversee strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management for critical materials, services, and capital projects.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Legal, Engineering, and ESG teams to align procurement initiatives with enterprise priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes, systems, and governance frameworks.
• Provide executive-level insight and analytics on spend, savings, supplier performance, and market conditions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, ethical sourcing standards, and company policies.
• Identify procurement-related risks and develop mitigation strategies, including supply continuity and market volatility planning.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Understanding of natural gas industry standards, market trends, emerging issues and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of natural gas and energy industry standards, market dynamics, emerging issues, and regulatory requirements.
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations.
• Advanced leadership and management skills, including achieving results through influence, guiding performance and development, and fostering a motivating and inclusive workplace.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and job-related applications. Uses understanding of digital concepts to create basic digital tools.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Expert in interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Advanced attention to detail, organization, and prioritization.
• Expert cognitive, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Growth mindset with an expert ability to innovate, embrace change, and have grit.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive procurement or supply chain leadership experience, preferably within energy, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated success leading large, complex teams and managing enterprise-level spend.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position may be based at the BKV Office in Denver, CO, Fort Worth, TX, or Houston, TX.
• Remote work may be considered based on business needs.
• Some travel up to (25%) may be required.

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based with standard business hours; extended hours may be required depending on business needs. May occasionally be exposed to distracting noise while sharing office space with others.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate a computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $206,000.00 to $419,000.00

Required Skills