Director, Procurement

Avantus • San Diego, CA

7d • $179,580 - $211,270 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Procurement team is growing and we’re looking for a Director, Procurement to join our team. This person will join an experienced team with the main objective of driving implementation of Avantus’ procurement strategy and standards across HV, solar PV + storage systems and components. The annual equipment and services spend will be well over $1 billion with the mission to develop best-in-class procurement to effectively reap maximum value across each project. This role reports to our Sr. Director, Procurement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced Degree (STEM, such as Environment Science, MBA).
• Ability to lead complex commercial negotiations.
• Demonstrated experience with negotiating commercial and technical aspects of EPC and equipment contracts.
• Experience working within the ecosystem of renewable energy and BESS with large capex budgets.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and manage tight timelines.
• Effective in working with multiple stakeholders and within cross functional team.
• 5-10 years of increasingly progressive procurement and/or commercial transactions experience.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of BESS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute large-scale procurement strategies for PV, HV, and BESS projects, aligning with long-term portfolio goals.
• Lead procurement selections with partners across EPCs and equipment and manage commercial frameworks for contractor- and owner-procured equipment.
• Serve as the primary negotiator for EPC contracts, ensuring alignment with RFPs and commercial strategy.
• Oversee the full EPC procurement lifecycle, including RFP development, bid analysis, and contract finalization.
• Establish standardized contracting practices in collaboration with Legal to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Manage CAPEX reviews, reconciliations, and value engineering efforts to improve cost forecasting accuracy.
• Build strategic partnerships with EPC firms and key suppliers to secure favorable terms and execution capacity.
• Drive continuous improvement in bidding and contracting processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead supplier prequalification and risk assessments for EPC and critical equipment vendors.
• Provide strategic input during preconstruction, supporting design, permitting, and RFP responses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure integrated contract development and negotiation.
• Support project lifecycle activities including project execution and working with internal and external stakeholders by resolving commercial and technical terms related to EPC and equipment contracts.
• Monitor market trends and technology developments to inform procurement strategy.
• Contribute to M&A due diligence.
• Ensure effective purchasing governance, including contract and PO management within internal systems.

Benefits

• Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director