Director of Procurement - EPC

Repsol•Houston, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Procurement – EPC provides strategic leadership and oversight of procurement, contracting, and commercial strategy for EPC, Balance of Plant (BOP), and EPC-adjacent scopes supporting Repsol Renewables North America’s utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage portfolio. The role leads the Procurement – EPC function and oversees Procurement Managers responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and administering EPC contracts, engineering and construction services, high-voltage equipment, inspections, testing, and logistics packages. Procurement strategies must be execution-ready, bankable, cost-competitive, and aligned with project development, engineering maturity, construction sequencing, and financing requirements. The Director partners with Development, Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance, Tax, and Insurance teams and serves as a senior commercial leader through the full project lifecycle, from early engineering through construction and project close-out. The position reports to the VP of Procurement North America. It is based in Downtown Houston and follows a hybrid work model requiring at least three days in the office. Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries. Repsol Renewables North America supports the company’s strategy to advance low-emissions generation and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. The company describes its Employee Value Proposition as including a holistic Total Rewards program supporting employee wellbeing, growth, and contributions.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work for any US employer without current or future work visa sponsorship.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in EPC procurement, commercial contracting, engineering, construction, or large-scale infrastructure delivery.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing procurement teams, including direct management of senior-level professionals.
Deep experience with utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, or comparable EPC-driven infrastructure projects.
Proven expertise negotiating complex EPC, BOP, engineering, and construction-related service agreements.
Strong commercial judgment and risk management capability, with the ability to balance cost, schedule, technical, and bankability considerations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to influence senior internal and external partners.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
Willingness to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of procurement professionals, including talent development, succession planning, performance management, workload prioritization, and delegation with executive oversight of high-risk and high-value packages.
Establish consistent procurement practices, governance discipline, and effective contract-administration handoffs with Engineering and Construction.
Define and execute procurement strategies for EPC, BOP, and EPC-adjacent scopes, including wind BOP EPC, solar Balance of System EPC, substations and utility switchyards EPC, engineering services, Owner’s Engineering, and Construction Management.
Lead sourcing strategies that align contract structure and risk allocation with project phase, execution model, and financing requirements.
Oversee competitive tenders, prequalification, RFP development, commercial evaluations, negotiation strategies, and award recommendations.
Provide executive oversight for procurement of critical electrical and high-voltage scopes, including main power transformers, HV breakers and related equipment, inspections, and performance and acceptance testing.
Address manufacturing risk, logistics constraints, quality assurance and quality control requirements, inspection regimes, and interface responsibilities in procurement strategies.
Align equipment supply contracts, EPC scopes, logistics plans, and onsite installation sequencing; oversee EPC equipment logistics and storage contracts and related transportation, storage, handling, and schedule risks.
Align procurement with engineering design maturity and construction execution plans to prevent scope gaps, interface risk, and misaligned commercial obligations.
Partner with Construction and Engineering to resolve execution-phase commercial issues, claims, and change management matters.
Lead Total Cost of Ownership analyses, commercial risk assessments, and executive-level award recommendations.
Ensure contracts align with internal risk appetite, insurance strategy, tax and incentive requirements, and financing expectations.
Lead senior-level negotiations for complex EPC and service agreements and provide escalation support for high-stakes negotiations.
Maintain market intelligence on EPC contractors, engineering firms, high-voltage suppliers, inspection providers, pricing trends, capacity constraints, and risk profiles.
Ensure compliance with procurement governance, approval thresholds, documentation standards, and contract administration requirements.
Present procurement strategies, award recommendations, and risk positions to senior leadership when required.
Maintain cross-functional relationships and integrate procurement decisions with development milestones, engineering readiness, construction execution, and project finance objectives.
Promote inclusive leadership and effective collaboration across generations, disciplines, and geographies.
Create, implement, and govern competitive bid processes, including negotiation of EPC, BOP, and major equipment supply agreements.
Define and execute solar PV and BESS multi-contracting strategies, including supplier identification and qualification, RFP development, contract structures, and execution plans.
Drive continuous improvement, LCOE reduction, and value optimization through transparent, competitive procurement and strong commercial and contractual conditions.
Negotiate and administer key supply chain agreements while cultivating strategic partnerships with BOS and EPC suppliers.
Lead supplier relationship management strategies, promoting alignment, mutual understanding, and performance accountability.
Provide thought leadership on global and regional solar and BESS supply chains, technology trends, pricing dynamics, and risk profiles.
Support factory and field inspections, acceptance criteria, manufacturing quality reviews, and compliance with contractual requirements; engage suppliers on technical innovations, product updates, and improvement opportunities.
Ensure accurate and timely project reporting, documentation control, correspondence, and procurement performance metrics.