Head of Business Planning

Overview The Director, Planning & Strategic Sourcing is responsible for leading the procurement, planning, and category sourcing strategies for key materials, equipment, and services that are essential to renewable energy construction projects. This position is responsible for optimizing supplier partnerships, reducing costs, managing risks, and ensuring the supply chain supports MasTec Renewables' sustainability and growth objectives. The Director-Planning and Strategic Sourcing will also be vital for leading the management of project material needs and schedule with project operations and other relative departments. This position will anticipate market capabilities, understand company goals and execute long‑term negotiations to help the organization achieve pricing advantages. This position requires a strong understanding of global sourcing, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance.
Location and Travel Details: This is a remote position, which can be based anywhere in the U.This position supports our business across the United States. This position will have up to 50% travel.
Identify and qualify new suppliers to mitigate risks, reduce costs, and improve supply chain efficiency
Identify and evaluate domestic and international suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and supply chain resilience
Optimize procurement processes to enhance value creation, cost reduction, and risk management
Build and maintain strong relationships with executive leadership at key suppliers, ensuring service level agreements and performance benchmarks are met
Work collaboratively with management to coordinate supplier selection, credit and terms, track supplier performance standards, and conduct ongoing evaluation
Develop supplier diversification strategies to reduce dependency on single sources and high‑risk regions
Identify, manage, and mitigate risks related to tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical factors
Drive early identification and risk mitigation strategies to address supply chain disruptions, material shortages, and price volatility on long‑lead equipment and high‑risk materials
Collaborate with finance and operations teams to forecast and manage procurement budgets effectively
Partner with internal stakeholders (estimating, engineering, and operations) to align sourcing strategies with business needs
Oversee the collaboration with Project Managers, Pre‑construction, Scheduling, and Procurement teams to align project construction needs and material purchasing and delivery schedules
Ensure project material needs and schedule are managed effectively from project aware through completion of project
Facilitate timely resolution of issues with suppliers related to price, quality, delivery, condition, etc. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging technology and data analytics for decision making
Lead a team of Category Managers & Buyers and Procurement Planners, providing mentorship, training, and performance management
Qualifications Education and Work Experience Requirements:
Associate or Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, procurement, construction management or equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent customer service skills
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or other continuous improvement strategies
Excellent computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and system databases
Excellent knowledge of contract negotiation, administration, and procurement practices
Excellent knowledge of purchasing, goods deliveries, and demand planning practice
Ability to interact with all levels within the organization, client, subcontractors and suppliers to provide information necessary to obtain and complete a project
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
When visiting jobsites, the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
Benefits Financial Wellbeing
Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
Discounted National Gym Membership Network
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
Emergency Travel Assistance Program
Group legal plan

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