Head of Procurement

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world's most innovative and forward-thinking customers.

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Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America s clean energy future.

The Head of Procurement leads all strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationship management for Apex Clean Energy s onshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the U.S. This role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that optimize cost, quality, schedule, and risk while ensuring reliable equipment supply and strong partnerships with OEMs, integrators, and logistics providers.

The Head of Procurement works closely with Engineering, Construction, Development, Project Management, Finance, Legal, and Operations to align procurement activities with Apex s growing and long-term growth objectives.

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (required).
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience.
• Minimum 5 years in renewable energy procurement, with direct experience in wind, solar, and BESS equipment.
• Proven success negotiating Wind Turbine Supply Agreements and large-scale energy equipment contracts.
• Experience in U.S.
  
  -based IPP, developer, or EPC environments focused on utility-scale projects.
• Demonstrated people leadership and team development experience.

• Strong commercial negotiation, contract structuring, and supplier management capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of renewable energy equipment, warranty structures, and trade compliance.
• Strategic, collaborative leader with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage executives and external partners.
• High ethical standards and alignment with Apex s clean energy mission.

• Timely execution of major equipment contracts aligned with project schedules.
• Achievement of cost optimization, supply diversification, and compliance objectives.
• Strong supplier performance, on-time delivery, and warranty compliance.
• High internal stakeholder satisfaction and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Procurement team performance, development, and retention.

• Strategy & Leadership:
  Develop and execute integrated procurement strategies covering onshore wind, solar, and BESS projects across the Apex Clean Energy portfolio.
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals responsible for strategic sourcing, contracting, equipment logistics, and commercial execution.
• Establish procurement governance frameworks aligned with Apex s sustainability principles, compliance obligations, and U.S. content requirements.
• Partner closely with the EVP, Engineering & Construction to align procurement initiatives with company growth objectives and construction schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in Development, Project Management, Finance, Legal, and Operations to forecast demand and align sourcing with project pipelines.

• Develop and manage Wind Turbine Supply Agreements (TSAs) with major OEMs for Apex s onshore projects.
• Drive competitive sourcing processes addressing turbine pricing, warranty structure, logistics, performance guarantees, and serial defect risk.
• Track market developments in turbine technology, supply availability, and domestic assembly initiatives.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Construction to align technical specifications, site layouts, and delivery needs.

• Lead sourcing and contracting efforts for solar modules, inverters, and tracker systems for Apex s U.S. solar projects.
• Manage category strategies that address supply volatility, trade compliance (AD/CVD, UFLPA, domestic content), and technology qualification.
• Negotiate terms related to warranty performance, delivery schedules, degradation guarantees, and logistics.
• Drive supplier diversification while maintaining strong relationships with Tier 1 manufacturers and EPC partners.

• Lead sourcing and negotiation for battery energy storage systems (BESS), covering both standalone and hybrid…