Procurement Director Renewables US

Contour Global•Houston, TX

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, led by CEO Antonio Cammisecra, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company currently manages 5.3 GW of installed capacity across different power generation technologies and asset categories, with an additional 1 GW of renewables under construction and a further 9.8 GW under development. The operational footprint of the company extends to 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal boasts 20 years of a strong collaboration with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from its electricity supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions.We are looking for a Procurement Director Renewables US [Houston /Hybrid] Job Summary: As Director of Procurement Renewables US, you will join our Procurement team! In this role, you will have the opportunity to run capital project sourcing processes and be a specialist in tendering, contract negotiations and contract management. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

Requirements

Minimum degree level education in related discipline to engineering
7+ years of experience in the renewable energy and construction industries, ideally with an EPC company, Utilities or IPPs
Proven track record of PV, BESS or Wind projects in the US
Extensive experience in contract negotiation, closing agreements, and managing claims.
Developing and managing work-related projects, deadlines and resources across cross-function teams.
Strong relationship with EPC’s and ICP Contractors (US)
Team player with excellent interpersonal and relationship skills
Customer orientation towards internal organizational units
Excellent communication, listening and negotiation skills
Willingness to travel
Fluency in English

Nice To Haves

Strong change management skills

Responsibilities

Developing and executing procurement strategies for solar PV, BESS, and wind projects in the U.S., ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and technical requirements.
Implementing regional procurement plans in line with global guidelines, considering corporate strategy for major equipment sourcing.
Building and maintain strategic relationships with EPC, BOP, and HV contractors across relevant markets and geographies.
Managing end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from early engineering oversight and contracting strategy to supplier prequalification, tendering, sustainability, and major contract negotiations.
Leading complex commercial negotiations with suppliers and EPC contractors, balancing cost, schedule, technical performance, division of responsibilities, and risk allocation.
Supporting Business Development by providing accurate CAPEX and OPEX estimates for project development and M&A activities.
Overseeing contract execution and administration, including claims management, non-conformity resolution, and efficient order fulfillment in close coordination with project managers.