Procurement Manager– Capital Equipment

Repsol•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Lead – Capital Equipment is a strategic, commercially driven role responsible for securing the critical technologies that power Repsol Renewables North America renewable energy pipeline. This position leads the sourcing, negotiation, and contracting of major capital equipment, including PV modules, inverters, trackers, and BESS systems, while ensuring optimal total cost of ownership, rigorous risk mitigation, and alignment with Repsol’s long-term strategic objectives. The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of renewable energy supply markets with strong financial and commercial acumen. You will manage high impact negotiations with leading OEMs, structure complex supply agreements, and drive competitive procurement strategies that directly influence project LCOE, schedule, and profitability. This role serves as a key interface across the organization, collaborating closely with Execution and Construction, Legal, Origination, M&A, and Finance, to deliver best in class commercial outcomes for RRNA’s fast growing clean energy portfolio. This is an opportunity for a proactive, analytical, and relationship-driven procurement leader to shape Repsol’s position in the rapidly evolving U.S. solar and storage equipment landscape. The position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of a minimum of 3 days in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
5–8+ years in renewables procurement, with direct experience negotiating capital equipment contracts for PV / BESS.
Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-round negotiations with OEMs and converting commercial strategies into executed agreements.
Experience partnering cross-functionally with Legal and Technical teams on contract structure, risk allocation, technical validation, and acceptance criteria.
Proficiency in contract drafting and redlining; strong grasp of commercial levers (pricing structures, indexation, LDs, warranties, logistics, payment/security instruments, acceptance/commissioning, and service/support).
Clear understanding of LCOE drivers, TCO analysis, and financial modeling to support award decisions and scenario planning.
Working knowledge of PV modules, inverters, tracker systems, BESS hardware/PCS, and transformers, including key performance and bankability parameters.
Will consider other applicants with deep experience in procuring other capital equipment.
Awareness of U.S. market dynamics (supply constraints, lead times, tariffs/trade exposure, domestic content considerations) and implications on contracting.
Proficiency with SAP, SAP Ariba, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Strategic thinker with strong commercial judgment and negotiation acumen.
Excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships in a multicultural, matrixed environment—internally and with vendors.
Strong analytical abilities; can synthesize complex inputs and drive decisions at pace.
Highly collaborative team player with the confidence to challenge assumptions and bring negotiations to closure.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a financial discipline or MBA optional but preferred.

Responsibilities

Create, implement, and manage RFI processes to deepen Repsol’s knowledge of the U.S. Solar PV / Wind / BESS markets, including OEM capabilities, pricing trends, and supply chain risks.
Design and execute competitive bid processes (RFP/RFQ) for capital equipment and related services (e.g., QA/QC, logistics, commissioning) for Repsol’s PV / Wind / BESS plants in the U.S.
Build and maintain a forward-looking Procurement Plan aligned to the U.S. pipeline and Strategic Plan targets, in coordination with Business Development/Promotion.
Lead detailed LCOE, CAPEX/OPEX, and IRR sensitivity analysis; translate commercial options and technical trade-offs into award recommendations for the Head of Capital Equipment Procurement.
Drive measurable LCOE reduction and overall value (TCO) through competitive, transparent procurement and disciplined commercial strategies.
Manage awarding proposal approvals per the company approval policy, with robust documentation of assumptions, risks, and mitigations.
Own end-to-end contracting: drafting, redlining, and negotiating supply agreements, framework/blanket agreements, and amendments—ensuring alignment with Repsol standards and risk appetite.
Negotiate bankable commercial terms including: warranties (e.g., degradation and capacity retention for PV; throughput/cycle life for BESS), performance guarantees, LDs for delay/underperformance, delivery terms (Incoterms), change-in-law and force majeure, step-in rights, termination, limitation of liability, parent guarantees/LCs, IP and confidentiality, spares and after-sales support.
Ensure contract compliance and manage change orders in partnership with Construction/Project teams; validate scope, pricing, schedule, and risk allocation before execution.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks across trade/tariffs (e.g., AD/CVD), logistics, quality, bankability, ESG, and supplier financial health.
Serve as the primary commercial interface with OEMs, coordinating with Legal, Construction, Engineering, Origination, M&A, Finance, and Resource Assessment to align technical, commercial, and schedule requirements.
Provide timely internal reporting on bidding status, supplier risk, and potential schedule/cost impacts; recommend mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Coordinate and validate Change Orders originating from Construction, ensuring adherence to contractual mechanisms and cost/schedule accuracy.
Lead supplier evaluation and ongoing performance management: quality, on-time delivery, warranty responsiveness, financial stability, HSE/ESG alignment, and continuous improvement.
Maintain a deep understanding of global and U.S. regional markets for PV modules, inverters, trackers, BESS/PCS/transformers, including technology roadmaps, pricing drivers, capacity constraints, and geopolitical risk.