Director of Procurement
SunEnergy1 • Bethel, NC • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Position Summary
We are seeking a Director of Procurement with strong substation procurement experience to lead strategic sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management for major utility-scale electrical, T&D and PV projects. This role will oversee procurement strategy for high-value substation equipment and materials while ensuring cost, quality, schedule, and contract requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities
Lead procurement strategy for substation and T&D equipment, materials, and services.
Manage sourcing and supplier relationships for transformers, switchgear, breakers, relays, steel, bus, protection & control, and related equipment.
Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements.
Develop and maintain a qualified supplier network and identify new strategic vendors.
Partner closely with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, and Finance.
Manage procurement schedules, long-lead equipment, expediting, and supplier performance.
Establish procurement processes, controls, and KPIs.
Qualifications
8+ years of procurement experience, with significant experience supporting substation/T&D projects.
Strong knowledge of substation equipment, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry standards.
Experience negotiating major equipment and material contracts.
Proven ability to manage complex, long-lead procurement activities.
Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
Utility-scale EPC, electrical construction, or renewable energy experience strongly preferred.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $185,000–$268,000 per year (median ~$221,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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