Senior Director of Procurement

Ameresco • Framingham, MA

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About The Position

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers. The Senior Director of Procurement leads Ameresco's global procurement function, driving strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier management across a diverse portfolio of clean energy and infrastructure projects. This role supports Ameresco's mission to deliver innovative energy solutions, including solar, battery storage, microgrids, and energy efficiency retrofits, through performance-based and design-built models. The Vice President ensures procurement strategies align with business goals, project risk profiles, and sustainability commitments, while enabling operational excellence across federal, municipal, commercial, and industrial markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or Business (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, including 3-5 years in a leadership role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of EPC and BoP contracting and federal procurement practices.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and analytics platforms.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability.
• Experience with federal energy projects and ESPC contracting.
• Familiarity with renewable energy technologies and market trends.
• Supply chain certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy that supports Ameresco's clean energy and infrastructure initiatives, including Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs), Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) projects.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing, geographically distributed procurement team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and safety.
• Oversee procurement for complex, multi-technology projects such as solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrids, renewable natural gas (RNG), and HVAC modernization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders including Engineering, Project Management, Federal Solutions, and Asset Management.
• Ensure all procurement activities meet regulatory, contractual, and ESG standards, including federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and Ameresco's sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with project risk teams to assess and mitigate supplier and contractual risks.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.
• Champion the adoption of digital procurement tools and analytics to enhance transparency, agility, and decision-making.
• Track and report on procurement KPIs such as cost savings, total cost of ownership, and project delivery timelines.
• Represent Ameresco in strategic negotiations, industry forums, and supplier summits to strengthen market intelligence and partnerships.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree