Procurement Manager

Torch Clean Energy is a utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage developer headquartered in Boulder, CO with offices in Charlottesville, VA. Torch develops projects from early‑stage site control through construction and operations, with a pipeline spanning multiple gigawatts across the U.S. The company operates under a joint venture with Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners.

Torch Clean Energy is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy and execution across its utility‑scale renewable energy project portfolio. This role is responsible for sourcing, contracting, and managing suppliers for major equipment and services including solar modules, inverters, transformers, racking systems, and balance‑of‑plant materials. The Procurement Manager will work cross‑functionally with development, engineering, finance, and EPC teams to ensure projects are procured on time, on budget, and in alignment with project execution requirements.

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for utility‑scale solar, wind, and storage projects across the project lifecycle.
• Lead competitive RFP and RFQ processes for major equipment categories including PV modules, inverters, racking/trackers, BESS systems, and transformers.
• Identify, qualify, and manage a preferred supplier base; maintain and develop supplier relationships to drive cost, quality, and schedule outcomes.
• Monitor equipment market trends, lead times, pricing volatility, and supply chain risks to inform procurement planning and project budgets.

• Lead commercial negotiations for equipment supply agreements, long‑term framework agreements, and service contracts.
• Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts in coordination with legal counsel; ensure terms address warranty, delivery, liquidated damages, and risk allocation.
• Manage contract execution, change orders, and claims through project close‑out.

• Partner with development, engineering, and EPC teams to align procurement timelines with project milestones and NTP schedules.
• Support project finance and due diligence processes by providing procurement cost data, supplier qualification documents, and contract summaries.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure on‑time delivery, manage logistics coordination, and resolve supplier performance issues.
• Contribute to early‑stage project budgeting by providing procurement cost estimates and long‑lead item analysis.

• Establish and maintain supplier qualification and performance management processes.
• Ensure compliance with Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) requirements and supply chain traceability standards for solar modules.
• Track and report on supplier performance against cost, delivery, and quality KPIs.
• Maintain procurement records, contract database, and reporting systems.

• 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 3 years in utility‑scale renewable energy (solar, wind, or storage).
• Demonstrated experience sourcing and contracting major renewable energy equipment (modules, inverters, trackers, transformers, BESS).
• Strong commercial negotiation skills; experience structuring and executing supply agreements.
• Familiarity with project finance requirements and procurement documentation standards.
• Experience managing UFLPA compliance and supply chain traceability processes.
• Proficiency with procurement and project management tools; strong Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent procurements across different project stages.

• Experience working within an IPP, developer, or EPC organization (in‑house procurement preferred over consulting).
• Familiarity with EPC contract structures and interface with construction execution teams.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or a related field.
• CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent procurement certification a plus.

This role is based in Boulder, CO or Charlottesville, VA. Travel required to project sites and supplier facilities as needed, estimated at 20-30%.