Adapture Renewables
Senior Director, Strategic Procurement
Oakland, CA · Director · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 74 days ago
NLPProject ManagementNegotiationSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementLeadershipRenewable Energy
About the role
- As the company scales, procurement is evolving from a project-based activity within pre-construction to a core strategic function.
- This leader will operate at the intersection of Development, Engineering, and Construction-owning supplier strategy, market leverage, and commercial structuring, while partnering with pre-construction teams who execute at the project level.
- Define and execute a portfolio-level procurement strategy for utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects
Responsibilities
- This role will establish procurement strategy across the portfolio, lead executive-level supplier relationships, and drive commercial outcomes across major equipment, EPC, and long-lead infrastructure.
- Drive portfolio-level negotiations and aggregation strategies to optimize cost and terms
- Partner with Construction and Pre-Construction leadership on EPC commercial alignment
- Function Build-Out & Team Leadership
- Build and lead a dedicated procurement team over time
- Serve as executive point of contact for key OEMs, EPC partners, and strategic suppliers
- Develop and manage preferred supplier networks and long-term strategic partnerships
- Provide market intelligence on pricing, lead times, tariffs, and supply chain dynamics to inform executive decision-making
- Lead commercial strategy and negotiation for major supply agreements, EPC contracts, and MSAs
- Guide long-lead equipment planning and risk mitigation strategies
Requirements
- 10+ years of procurement, sourcing, or commercial leadership experience, with significant experience in utility-scale solar and/or BESS
- Proven track record negotiating large, complex agreements ($50M+) across equipment and/or EPC
- Experience operating at a strategic level with Tier 1 suppliers and global manufacturers
- Background in building or scaling procurement/supply chain functions preferred
- Modules, inverters, trackers
- BESS systems and components
- Substation and interconnection equipment
- Strong understanding of EPC contracting structures and project delivery models
- Familiarity with U.S. energy markets, tariffs, logistics, and IRA requirements
- Executive presence with the ability to influence cross-functional leadership (Engineering, Construction, Development)
Skills
- Define procurement frameworks, standards, and processes to improve consistency and scalability
- Establish KPIs, tools, and processes for procurement performance and accountability
Compensation
- The salary range for this full-time position is commensurate with experience and location.
- Salary commensurate with experience
Benefits
- Competitive health, vision, and dental benefits
- Attractive personal time off and company holiday package
Company info
- We are seeking a Senior Director of Strategic Procurement to build and lead a centralized procurement function for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects.
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