[Hiring] Senior Director, Strategic Procurement @Adapture Renewables

Role Description

Adapture Renewables, Inc. is 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. 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.

• Define and execute a portfolio-level procurement strategy for utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects.
• Transition procurement from a project-based function to a centralized, strategic capability.
• Align sourcing strategies with development pipeline, engineering standards, and construction execution.
• Serve as executive point of contact for key OEMs, EPC partners, and strategic suppliers.
• Leverage industry relationships to secure capacity, pricing advantages, and priority access to constrained equipment.
• 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.
• Structure contracts to mitigate risk related to pricing volatility, tariffs, delivery constraints, and performance.
• Drive portfolio-level negotiations and aggregation strategies to optimize cost and terms.
• Provide strategic oversight of procurement execution currently managed within Pre-Construction.
• Define procurement frameworks, standards, and processes to improve consistency and scalability.
• Ensure alignment between procurement strategy and project schedules, budgets, and delivery requirements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (geopolitical, trade compliance, supplier concentration).
• Stand up and scale a centralized strategic procurement function.
• Build and lead a dedicated procurement team over time.
• Establish KPIs, tools, and processes for procurement performance and accountability.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Deep knowledge of solar PV and/or battery storage supply chains, including 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).
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate both strategically and pragmatically in a scaling organization.
• Experience leading through influence before building direct teams.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution.
• Competitive health, vision, and dental benefits.
• Attractive personal time off and company holiday package.
• Work-from-home policy.
• Salary commensurate with experience.