Location: Remote with travel. Must be on Eastern Standard Time
Compensation: $150 - 200k base
Company Overview:
Our client is a rapidly growing organization within the power and utilities sector, supporting large-scale energy infrastructure projects across the United States. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, the company is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead strategic sourcing efforts for critical electrical and substation equipment.
Position Summary:
The Director of Procurement will be responsible for leading procurement strategy, supplier management, contract negotiations, and sourcing activities for major substation and electrical infrastructure projects. This individual will play a critical role in securing long-lead materials, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating supply chain risks across multiple concurrent projects. The ideal candidate will bring deep procurement experience within the utilities, power generation, transmission & distribution (T&D), renewable energy, or electrical infrastructure sectors and have direct experience sourcing high-value substation equipment.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead procurement strategy for utility-scale electrical infrastructure and substation projects.
- Source and negotiate contracts for major electrical equipment and materials.
- Manage supplier relationships and develop strategic sourcing partnerships.
- Drive cost savings while ensuring project schedules and quality requirements are met.
- Develop mitigation strategies for supply chain disruptions, material shortages, and lead-time challenges.
- Partner closely with engineering, project management, construction, and executive leadership teams.
- Oversee purchasing activities across multiple projects simultaneously.
- Track market conditions, pricing trends, and supplier performance.
- Lead commercial negotiations, contract management, and vendor performance reviews.
- Establish procurement processes, KPIs, and best practices to support continued organizational growth.
- Key Categories & Equipment
- Power Transformers
- Distribution Transformers
- High Voltage Switchgear
- Protection & Control Systems
- Relay PanelsSCADA & Communication Equipment
- Bus Systems & Conductors
- Electrical Steel Structures
- Transmission & Distribution Equipment
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred.8+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
Direct experience procuring substation, utility, transmission & distribution, or power generation equipment.
Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure projects and utility supply chains.
Demonstrated ability to build supplier relationships and influence executive stakeholders.
Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills.
