Associate Director – Procurement Management
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking a procurement and contracts management professional to support growth in its clean energy business across the USA. The role focuses on major project procurement in onshore wind, utility-scale solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and/or transmission and distribution. The successful candidate will lead procurement strategies and processes, negotiate and manage contracts throughout project development and execution, and work with project teams and stakeholders to deliver commercially viable outcomes while balancing risk. The role may also include SOX control responsibilities, where applicable.
Requirements
- Significant experience in procurement and/or contracts management on US onshore wind, BESS, and/or utility-scale solar PV projects.
- Proven track record negotiating and managing Turbine Supply Agreements (TSAs) and related WTG contracts, Balance of Plant (BoP), and/or O&M scopes.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Structured and methodical approach to work.
- Ability to project manage processes and lead negotiations.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field of study.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, and execute procurement and tender strategies for major project packages.
- Lead the end-to-end procurement process, including RFIs, RFPs, proposal evaluation, award recommendations, and contract finalization.
- Draft and negotiate turbine supply, service, consultancy, supply and installation contracts, and other main contracts throughout project development and execution.
- Coordinate commercial, technical, financial, and legal expertise while ensuring compliance with client governance and approval procedures.
- Maximize value in quality, price, and schedule while minimizing risk.
- Participate in vendor relationship management and market intelligence.
- Work alongside the project management team to support successful project delivery with commercially and contractually viable solutions.
- Maintain oversight of critical contract milestones, rights, and obligations.
- Direct and process changes, variations, and claims in compliance with client commercial interests.
- Interpret contracts, organize correspondence with contracting parties, and monitor fulfilment of obligations.
- Manage commercial relationships with contractors and proactively address issues.
- Drive governance processes and present to stakeholders and decision-making bodies, including Steering Committees.
- Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.
Benefits
- Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
