Procurement Manager, Renewables U.S.

Houston, TX, US, 77019 About ContourGlobal ContourGlobal is a KKR-backed next-generation Independent Power Producer (IPP) operating across the United States, Latin America, Europe and Africa. The company manages a diversified portfolio of nearly 6 GW of renewable generation, flexible thermal power and battery energy storage assets, providing reliable, dispatchable power solutions that support the transition to a more electrified and sustainable future. ContourGlobal is transforming into a predominantly renewable power platform through the decarbonization of its thermal fleet and the development of large-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects. Leveraging its in-house development, engineering and operational capabilities, the company currently has more than 2 GW of renewable and BESS projects under construction and approximately 15 GW in development. Building on its advanced commercial and energy management capabilities, ContourGlobal partners with utilities, industrial customers and digital infrastructure operators to deliver tailored power solutions through long-term contracts, corporate PPAs and powered-land solutions that shorten time-to-market for data center developments. We are looking for the/a Procurement Manager, Renewables U.S. Houston (Hybrid) Job Summary As Procurement Manager, Renewables U.S., you will join our Procurement team and report to the Sr. Director, Procurement. In this individual contributor role, you will lead capital project sourcing for utility-scale renewables (Solar, Wind, BESS), including tendering, commercial and technical alignment, contract negotiations, and contract management. You will ensure compliant, efficient procurement and competitive total cost for equipment and services sourced for U.S. projects, maintaining internal and external alignment from request for proposal (RFP) through contract award, project execution, and contract completion. You will also support Development and M&A with CAPEX and OPEX estimates. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all! Key Responsibilities Define and implement project procurement strategies in collaboration with the Sr. Director, Procurement, incorporating global strategies for major equipment and aligning sourcing with project budgets, schedules, technical requirements, and total cost of ownership. Lead competitive bid processes for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Balance of Plant (BOP), and major capital equipment contracts, including photovoltaic (PV) modules, BESS, trackers, and inverters for utility-scale solar and storage projects. Manage supplier strategy, qualification, RFP preparation, coordinated technical and commercial bid evaluation, bid governance, and documented award recommendations and approvals. Negotiate major contracts, including EPC, BOP, and key equipment supply agreements, ensuring appropriate risk allocation, cost certainty, and schedule protections. Coordinate with Legal, Engineering, and project teams on pricing, payment milestones, delivery commitments, warranties, performance guarantees, security requirements, and delay remedies. Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements in partnership with Legal, Tax, Finance, and project teams, including relevant Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provisions, Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) requirements, Investment Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility requirements, and tariff exposure assessment. Incorporate applicable requirements into sourcing decisions, contracts, and supplier documentation, including domestic content and prohibited foreign entity restrictions where relevant, and monitor changes affecting procurement. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with PV module, BESS, inverter, and tracker suppliers and EPC, BOP, and high-voltage (HV) contractors serving U.S. projects. Evaluate supplier performance, capacity, financial stability, lead times, and suppl…

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