Procurement Director (BESS)

ROLE Develop and execute sourcing strategies for BESS equipment, components, and long-term service agreements Manage procurement from market intelligence and RFPs through to contract negotiation, and award Lead supplier qualification and benchmarking for performance, cost, quality, risk, and innovation potential Work closely with business units to forecast sourcing needs for BESS systems and execute sourcing plans that support project delivery timelines and schedules Lead global supplier relationships, fostering long-term strategic partnerships with battery OEMs, integrators, and technology innovators Act as the key interface between internal technical, engineering, project, operations, and finance teams to align sourcing decisions with business objectives Promote innovation and collaboration with suppliers to enhance competitiveness, quality, operations, reliability, and sustainability Communicate sourcing strategies, key risks, and opportunities across stakeholders and senior leadership Support global procurement initiatives and corporate sourcing objectives, ensuring consistency with enterprise-wide supply chain strategies Collaborate closely with legal, technical, and project management teams to structure risk-balanced, bankable agreements Manage ongoing supplier relationships to ensure contract compliance, performance improvement, and continuous value creation Analyze market trends, technology shifts, and supply chain dynamics to inform sourcing strategies and cost curves Support project feasibility and design optimization through cost modeling and technical inputs on sourcing alternatives REQUIREMENTS 8 -12 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement of renewable energy infrastructure equipment with at least 4 years of BESS experience Proven experience in international strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, innovation partnerships, and contract execution Proven track record in negotiating complex commercial contracts and managing MSAs Knowledgeable of US safe harbor, tariffs, FEOC/material assistance, UFLPA, and tax equity financing requirements Ability to manage across multiple global time zones and availability to travel as needed to supplier sites and project locations Strong knowledge of technical, operational, market, and financial drivers for utility-scale and standalone storage projects Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently across time zones High analytical capability, commercial judgement, and comfort managing ambiguity in evolving markets Excellent relationship management, influencing, and communication skills across executives and stakeholders BENEFITS Short Term & Long Term Disability #J-18808-Ljbffr