Associate Director – Procurement Management
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking a procurement management professional to support the growth of its clean energy business across the USA. The role focuses on procurement and contracts management for major clean energy projects, including onshore wind, utility-scale solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and transmission and distribution. The successful candidate will plan and execute procurement strategies, lead sourcing and contract processes, negotiate and manage commercial agreements, and work with project teams and stakeholders to support successful project delivery. The role may 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 procurement processes, including RFIs, RFPs, proposal evaluation, award recommendations, and contract finalization.
- Draft and negotiate turbine supply, service, consultancy, supply, and installation contracts.
- 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.
- Draft and negotiate main contracts throughout project development and execution.
- Work with project management teams to support successful delivery and balance risk with commercially and contractually viable solutions.
- Monitor critical milestones, rights, and obligations under contracts.
- Direct and process changes, variations, and claims in line with client commercial interests.
- Interpret contracts, organize correspondence with contracting parties, and monitor fulfilment of obligations.
- Manage commercial relationships with contractors and address issues proactively.
- 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 supports work-life balance
- Opportunity to contribute and have a voice in affecting change
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
