
Procurement Director – BESS
Enfinity Global
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for BESS equipment, components, and long-term service agreements. Align sourcing strategies with corporate sustainability goals and renewable project pipeline requirements.
- Manage procurement from market intelligence and RFPs through to contract negotiation, and award.
- Lead supplier qualification and benchmarking for performance, cost, quality, risk, and innovation potential.
- Work closely with business units to forecast sourcing needs for BESS systems and execute sourcing plans that support project delivery timelines and schedules.
- Develop and apply a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) framework to evaluate supply opportunities, optimize levelized cost of energy (LCOE), and maximize project returns.
- Lead global supplier relationships, fostering long-term strategic partnerships with battery OEMs, integrators, and technology innovators.
- Act as the key interface between internal technical, engineering, project, operations, and finance teams to align sourcing decisions with business objectives.
- Promote innovation and collaboration with suppliers to enhance competitiveness, quality, operations, reliability, and sustainability.
- Communicate sourcing strategies, key risks, and opportunities across stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Support global procurement initiatives and corporate sourcing objectives, ensuring consistency with enterprise-wide supply chain strategies.
- Lead negotiation of complex commercial terms and Master Supply Agreements (MSAs), Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSAs), and project-specific contracts.
- Collaborate closely with legal, technical, and project management teams to structure risk-balanced, bankable agreements.
- Manage ongoing supplier relationships to ensure contract compliance, performance improvement, and continuous value creation.
- Maintain strong understanding of battery technologies (Li-ion, LFP, flow, hybrid systems) and integration with renewable generation.
- Analyze market trends, technology shifts, and supply chain dynamics to inform sourcing strategies and cost curves.
- Support project feasibility and design optimization through cost modeling and technical inputs on sourcing alternatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal, or related field (Master’s degree and Engineering preferred).
- 8 -12 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement of renewable energy infrastructure equipment with at least 4 years of BESS experience.
- Proven experience in international strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, innovation partnerships, and contract execution.
- Proven track record in negotiating complex commercial contracts and managing MSAs.
- Knowledgeable of US safe harbor, tariffs, FEOC/material assistance, UFLPA, and tax equity financing requirements.
- Ability to manage across multiple global time zones and availability to travel as needed to supplier sites and project locations.
- Strong knowledge of technical, operational, market, and financial drivers for utility-scale and standalone storage projects.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently across time zones.
- High analytical capability, commercial judgement, and comfort managing ambiguity in evolving markets.
- Excellent relationship management, influencing, and communication skills across executives and stakeholders.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingprocurementcontract negotiationTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO)levelized cost of energy (LCOE)supplier qualificationcommercial contractsbattery technologiescost modelingsupply chain dynamics
Soft Skills
relationship managementinfluencingcommunicationself-motivateddetail-orientedanalytical capabilitycommercial judgementmanaging ambiguitycollaborationleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in LegalMaster’s degree in Engineering