Procurement Director (BESS)
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
