Avantus · 1 month ago
Sr. Manager or Director, Procurement
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$148K/yr - $198K/yr
5+ years expAvantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. They are seeking a Sr. Manager or Director of Procurement to drive the implementation of procurement strategies and standards for their projects, managing significant annual equipment and services spend.
CreditFinancial Services
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
1+ years of BESS experience preferred
Benefits
401(k) matching
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
Flexible PTO
Company
Avantus
Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest.
51-200 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Tom Buttgenbach, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO
Stephanie Perry
Chief Operating Officer
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