Leads strategic sourcing, purchasing, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, procurement schedules, expediting, and supplier performance for substation and transmission and distribution projects. Oversees high-value equipment and material procurement while balancing cost, quality, schedule, and contract requirements. Builds qualified supplier networks, establishes procurement controls and KPIs, and partners with engineering, project management, construction, and finance teams.
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.
- 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.
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