Senior Procurement Manager, CAPEX Equipment (Solar PV, BESS & HV)

CIP Terra Technologies • Chicago, IL

13d • Remote

About The Position

CIP Terra Technologies is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to join their Americas Procurement team in the US. This role is crucial for supporting the development and execution of large-scale renewable energy projects across the Americas. The Senior Procurement Manager will report to the VP Procurement, Americas and collaborate closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Investment, and Legal teams to ensure procurement strategies align with project timelines, financing requirements, and long-term asset value. The position is focused on CAPEX Equipment procurement for Solar PV (modules and BoS), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and High Voltage (HV) equipment. The role is purely procurement-focused, with responsibility for commercial strategy, supplier engagement, and contract negotiation across a portfolio of projects. The preferred location is Chicago or Houston, but other locations may be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or a related field
• 6–10+ years of experience in procurement, commercial, or contract management roles
• Experience procuring CAPEX equipment within renewable energy
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex sourcing and negotiations for high-value packages
• Solid commercial judgment with experience in risk allocation and contract structuring
• Highly responsible and motivated individual
• Structured, methodical, and detail-oriented
• Effective stakeholder management and communications skills
• Ability to work effectively in a changing, partially defined environment
• Commercial judgment and risk-based decision-making
• Ability to balance cost optimization with long-term asset performance
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as in collaboration with the Project Team

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Solar PV, BESS, or HV procurement
• Working understanding of PV, BESS, and/or HV systems

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CAPEX procurement strategies aligned with project development schedules and portfolio priorities
• Oversee the full sourcing process, from RFIs and RFPs through bid assessment, negotiation, and contract award
• Structure procurement approaches under multi-contract models (supply-only / full service, supply & install)
• Oversee commercial negotiations with global OEMs, including pricing, delivery timelines, warranties, and performance guarantees
• Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic suppliers across Solar PV, BESS, and HV equipment
• Manage contracting for supply agreements, service agreements, and relevant framework agreements
• Coordinate with Legal and Engineering teams on risk allocation, LDs, technical guarantees, and contract interfaces
• Review project cost structures and promote cost optimization across key packages

What This Job Offers

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