Position Summary
We are seeking a Director of Procurement with strong substation procurement experience to lead strategic sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management for major utility-scale electrical and T&D projects. This role will oversee procurement strategy for high-value substation equipment and materials while ensuring cost, quality, schedule, and contract requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement strategy for substation and T&D equipment, materials, and services.
- Manage sourcing and supplier relationships for transformers, switchgear, breakers, relays, steel, bus, protection & control, and related equipment.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements.
- Develop and maintain a qualified supplier network and identify new strategic vendors.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, and Finance.
- Manage procurement schedules, long-lead equipment, expediting, and supplier performance.
- Establish procurement processes, controls, and KPIs.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of procurement experience, with significant experience supporting substation/T&D projects.
- Strong knowledge of substation equipment, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry standards.
- Experience negotiating major equipment and material contracts.
- Proven ability to manage complex, long-lead procurement activities.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Utility-scale EPC, electrical construction, or renewable energy experience strongly preferred.