Vice President, Procurement & Contracting, Renewable Power

Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) is a leading North American electric power generation company dedicated to the development, construction, and management of environmentally responsible energy solutions. With a growing portfolio of utility-scale wind and solar power generation projects across the U.S., CPV is accelerating the nation’s transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Owned by OPC Energy, CPV is uniquely positioned to leverage global technology, capital, and operational expertise to deliver low-carbon energy solutions that are both economically and environmentally sound.

CPV is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement & Contracting to establish, lead and continuously improve the procurement and contracting function supporting CPV Renewable Power. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, leading the negotiation of major equipment supply and construction agreements, managing key supplier relationships and ensuring that CPV’s commercial commitments support project cost, schedule, quality and risk objectives.

This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Engineering & Construction and will work closely with CPV’s Development, Engineering & Construction, Finance, Legal, Tax, Insurance, Asset Management and Energy Management teams. The role will support projects from development and investment approval through construction, commissioning, final completion and commercial closeout. The successful candidate must be a self-directed and commercially minded leader who can balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate must be able to move comfortably between portfolio-level strategy and hands-on deal execution, communicate clearly with senior management and build effective relationships with original equipment manufacturers, EPC contractors and other service providers.

• Develop and execute procurement and contracting strategies aligned with CPV’s renewable project development, investment and construction schedules
• Lead competitive sourcing and contract award for major equipment, EPC and balance-of-plant construction and other critical project services, with particular focus on long-lead and high-value commitments
• Lead negotiation of term sheets and definitive agreements, working with Legal and internal subject matter experts to achieve competitive commercial outcomes and appropriate allocation of project risk
• Maintain senior relationships with OEMs, contractors and strategic suppliers while monitoring market conditions, supplier capacity, logistics, trade developments and other risks that may affect project cost or schedule
• Establish effective procurement and contract administration processes, approval requirements and reporting, and recruit and develop the team required to support CPV’s growing portfolio
• Oversee post-award commercial administration, including contractual obligations, notices, milestone payments, securities, changes, claims, warranties and closeout
• Drive supplier accountability and support project teams in resolving performance issues and disputes while preserving CPV’s contractual rights
• Provide clear and timely updates to Senior Management and represent CPV in key supplier, project, investor and lender discussions

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including contract risk allocation, project cost drivers and the effect of commercial terms on project economics
• Proven ability to analyze complex issues, identify alternatives and drive practical solutions from strategy through execution
• Demonstrated success leading teams and collaborating across engineering, construction, development, legal, finance and asset management functions
• Excellent negotiation, communication and organizational skills, with the executive presence to work effectively at all levels of CPV and with senior supplier and contractor representatives
• Professional judgment and conduct consistent with CPV’s values, including integrity, transparency and honesty
• Ability to travel as necessary and successfully complete CPV’s pre-employment background and financial credit review
• Ability to…