Director of Procurement

Director of Procurement

The Rol e

As the Director of Procurement, you will lead and oversee all procurement strategy and execution across Energix North America’s solar portfolio. This role is responsible for developing and implementing best-in-class sourcing strategies for major capital equipment and services, driving cost optimization, mitigating supply chain risks, and ensuring alignment across development, EPC, finance, and operations teams. You will play a key leadership role in scaling procurement capabilities to support the company’s rapid growth, while building strong supplier partnerships and ensuring successful project delivery across all phases.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for utility-scale solar projects across development, construction, and operations phase
• Oversee and manage the end-to-end sourcing process, including RFPs/RFQs for major equipment (modules, inverters, trackers, transformers, BOS, and service
• Drive commercial negotiations and execute complex supply agreements, master service agreements, and purchase orders
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams (Development, EPC, Engineering, Finance, Legal) to align procurement with project and financial objectives
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships, including global manufacturers and service providers
• Develop and implement category strategies, supplier segmentation, and long-term sourcing plans
• Oversee market intelligence and forecasting for key solar equipment and supply chain trends
• Support project financing and financial close, ensuring procurement and contract structures meet lender and investor requirements
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including pricing volatility, lead times, and geopolitical factors
• Lead, mentor, and grow the procurement team, establishing a high-performing and scalable function

Qualifications & Skills

• 10+ years of procurement/sourcing experience, with significant experience in utility-scale renewable energy
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving procurement strategy at scale
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)
• Deep expertise in large-scale contract negotiations and capital equipment procurement
• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems and equipment markets
• Experience with global sourcing and supplier negotiations
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and procurement tools
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment