Director of Procurement & Technical Sourcing

APPLICANTS ONLY - NO RECRUITERS PLEASE Harvest Solar, an equal opportunity employer, is a Michigan-based company that provides cost-effective renewable energy for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers yielding more energy independence by utilizing solar energy. With in-house design, engineering, installation, and manufacturing, Harvest Solar is a pivotal turnkey operation that believes in expanding energy independence today to achieve a sustainable future for tomorrow. We believe in energy independence and a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren. Our purpose is to empower people to create and use renewable energy by providing them with the best‐in‐class service, products, and experience. Salary The salary range for this role is $150,000.00 to $180,000.00 USD, salary commensurate with experience. An Annual Bonus Target representing 10% of your annual base salary/annual wages is paid based on meeting both organizational and individual targets. Purpose of Position Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer and in full compliance with the associate handbook and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, the Director of Procurement & Technical Sourcing will lead the procurement of equipment, materials, subcontracted services, and other critical goods and services required for Harvest Solar's construction and operating activities. This position combines strong commercial and negotiating skills with sufficient engineering and technical knowledge to evaluate product specifications, construction requirements, supplier capabilities, proposed substitutions, and total cost of ownership. The Director will work closely with Engineering, Estimating, Project Management, Construction, and Accounting to ensure purchasing decisions meet project requirements for quality, performance, schedule, risk, and cost. The position will also manage procurement personnel, key supplier relationships, inventory strategy, and subcontractor sourcing. Major Responsibilities Of Position Lead procurement strategy and execution for assigned categories of equipment, materials, services, subcontractors, and capital expenditures. Meet the company's requirements for quality, compliance, volume, availability, schedule, risk, and pricing with respect to purchased goods and services. Develop sourcing strategies and present recommendations to leadership for major purchases, supplier relationships, and supply-chain risks. Lead negotiations of procurement and subcontract agreements within established approval authority and coordinate with executive leadership and legal counsel on material commercial and contractual risks. Review and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, scopes of work, equipment data sheets, technical specifications, and applicable project requirements to support accurate purchasing decisions. Lead the technical and commercial evaluation of major equipment, material, and subcontractor bids, including identification of scope gaps, exclusions, qualifications, incompatibilities, and lifecycle risks. Accurately normalize and compare complex bids to evaluate specifications, scope, exclusions, schedule, warranty, commercial terms, and total installed cost. Vet and select subcontractors, in partnership with the Project Management team, primarily in the civil, mechanical and electrical trades, through a competitive bidding process that evaluates technical qualifications, scope completeness, safety performance, schedule capability, commercial terms, and overall value. Work with Engineering and Construction to evaluate proposed products, approved equals, alternates, and substitutions before purchase. Develop and maintain familiarity with the technical, installation, performance, warranty, and supply-chain characteristics of solar modules, inverters, racking systems, electrical equipment, energy-storage equipment, and other products used by Harvest Solar. Evaluate suppliers based on technical capability, manufacturing qua…

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