Head of Procurement

The Head of Procurement leads all strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationship management for Apex Clean Energy’s onshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the U.S. This role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that optimize cost, quality, schedule, and risk while ensuring reliable equipment supply and strong partnerships with OEMs, integrators, and logistics providers.

The Head of Procurement works closely with Engineering, Construction, Development, Project Management, Finance, Legal, and Operations to align procurement activities with Apex’s growing and long-term growth objectives.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute integrated procurement strategies covering onshore wind, solar, and BESS projects across the Apex Clean Energy portfolio.
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals responsible for strategic sourcing, contracting, equipment logistics, and commercial execution.
• Establish procurement governance frameworks aligned with Apex’s sustainability principles, compliance obligations, and U.S. content requirements.
• Partner closely with the EVP, Engineering & Construction to align procurement initiatives with company growth objectives and construction schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in Development, Project Management, Finance, Legal, and Operations to forecast demand and align sourcing with project pipelines.

Wind Turbine Procurement

• Develop and manage Wind Turbine Supply Agreements (TSAs) with major OEMs for Apex’s onshore projects.
• Drive competitive sourcing processes addressing turbine pricing, warranty structure, logistics, performance guarantees, and serial defect risk.
• Track market developments in turbine technology, supply availability, and domestic assembly initiatives.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Construction to align technical specifications, site layouts, and delivery needs.

Solar Equipment Procurement

• Lead sourcing and contracting efforts for solar modules, inverters, and tracker systems for Apex’s U.S. solar projects.
• Manage category strategies that address supply volatility, trade compliance (AD/CVD, UFLPA, domestic content), and technology qualification.
• Negotiate terms related to warranty performance, delivery schedules, degradation guarantees, and logistics.
• Drive supplier diversification while maintaining strong relationships with Tier 1 manufacturers and EPC partners.

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Procurement

• Lead sourcing and negotiation for battery energy storage systems (BESS), covering both standalone and hybrid wind-solar-plus-storage projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with battery OEMs, integrators, and system technology providers to secure competitive pricing and reliable delivery.
• Negotiate commercial terms for BESS procurement including capacity warranties, round-trip efficiency guarantees, augmentation provisions, and service agreements.
• Ensure supplier compliance with U.S. safety and import standards, as well as Inflation Reduction Act domestic content provisions.
• Partner with the engineering and grid integration teams to align technical specifications, performance requirements, and delivery logistics.
• Monitor BESS market trends, supply chain developments, and technology maturation to inform Apex’s procurement strategy.

Commercial Execution & Risk Management

• Lead contract negotiation for all major equipment—wind turbines, solar panels, inverters, BESS systems, and long-term services—ensuring optimal commercial outcomes and balanced risk allocation.
• Collaborate with Legal to draft and finalize supply and service agreements that meet lender, tax equity, and owner requirements.
• Maintain supplier performance metrics and risk registers covering market exposure, delivery assurance, and warranty compliance.
• Coordinate with Finance and Project Controls to manage procurement budgets, forecasts, and cash flow alignment.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Support Development by providing current market intelligence on equipment pricing, lead times, and supply chain conditions.
• Work with Project Management to align delivery schedules and logistics with project construction milestones.
• Facilitate supplier engineering support for technical feasibility reviews, product integration, and quality assurance.
• Represent Apex in major supplier partnership discussions and at renewable energy industry forums.

Process & Systems

• Enhance Apex’s procurement tools and systems for contract management, supplier qualification, and reporting.
• Standardize templates for RFPs, supply contracts, and NDAs to streamline procurement consistency.
• Use analytics and performance data to identify cost savings, efficiencies, and supplier performance trends.

Champion process improvement and digitalization across the procurement

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (required).
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience.
• Minimum 5 years in renewable energy procurement, with direct experience in wind, solar, and BESS equipment.
• Proven success negotiating Wind Turbine Supply Agreements and large-scale energy equipment contracts.
• Experience in U.S.-based IPP, developer, or EPC environments focused on utility-scale projects.
• Demonstrated people leadership and team development experience.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong commercial negotiation, contract structuring, and supplier management capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of renewable energy equipment, warranty structures, and trade compliance.
• Strategic, collaborative leader with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage executives and external partners.
• High ethical standards and alignment with Apex’s clean energy mission.

Success Metrics

• Timely execution of major equipment contracts aligned with project schedules.
• Achievement of cost optimization, supply diversification, and compliance objectives.
• Strong supplier performance, on-time delivery, and warranty compliance.
• High internal stakeholder satisfaction and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Procurement team performance, development, and retention.

Additional Information

Work Environment:

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

How You’ll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits.

• A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
• A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
• Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.