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, T&D and PV 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.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of procurement experience
- Significant experience supporting substation and transmission and distribution projects
- Strong knowledge of substation equipment, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry standards
- Experience negotiating major equipment and material contracts
- Ability to manage complex, long-lead procurement activities
- Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
- Utility-scale EPC, electrical construction, or renewable energy experience
What We Do
SunEnergy1 is a vertically integrated solar developer and EPC company that controls all stages of solar projects in-house, from land acquisition and permitting to design and commissioning. Based in North Carolina, the company has a strong track record of delivering large-scale projects, having built over 50 utility-scale installations and developed over 5,000 MW in PJM, establishing themselves as leaders in solar commercial development.
