Director, Strategic Procurement - Wind (Open to Remote)

Clearway Energy Group is seeking a Director of Strategic Procurement (Wind) to lead their wind turbine procurement team, focusing on vendor relationships and equipment procurement for large-scale projects. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing the procure-to-pay process, and supporting the company’s technology, cost projections, and ESG goals. Candidates should have over 7 years of wind procurement experience, strong supplier management skills, and the ability to travel up to 15%. A relevant degree is preferred.
The Director, Strategic Procurement (Wind) is responsible for leading the wind turbine procurement team at Clearway Energy Group, owning strategic vendor relationships, and securing the equipment needed to advance Clearway’s multi-gigawatt project pipeline. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in selecting, evaluating, and contracting equipment for large-scale wind projects. This position will develop and implement sourcing strategies that ensure timely delivery of quality owner-furnished wind turbine equipment to projects, provide technical and procurement expertise to the development business units, and manage procurement processes from vendor selection through construction. The Director, Strategic Procurement (Wind) will contribute to Clearway’s forward-looking technology and cost roadmaps, integrating analysis of market and regulatory factors, and contributing to the achievement of Clearway’s US domestic content and ESG goals.

What You'll Be Doing
• Establish the sourcing strategy for owner-furnished wind turbine equipment in close coordination with Clearway development business units
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with the major OEMs, managing multi-year and multi-project framework agreements and best-in-class commercial terms
• Oversee the procure-to-pay process for owner-furnished wind turbine equipment including vendor qualification and on-boarding, vendor selection, TSA negotiations, internal approvals, issuance of purchase orders, management of payments, logistics, and quality assurance
• Develop and maintain forward-looking technology and cost projections for owner-furnished wind turbine equipment and any associated balance of plant equipment
• Perform as an expert in technology and procurement strategies and support the business in providing market knowledge to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead technology assessments and reviews of existing and upcoming turbine platforms, effectively communicate the opportunities and risks associated with each technology
• Monitor and evaluate the risk of geopolitical and regulatory factors that impact the supply chain and develop mitigation and/or contingency procurement strategies
• Support Clearway’s US domestic content growth strategy
• Contribute to the achievement of Clearway’s ESG goals including supplier diversity and carbon reduction targets
• Assist with the project financing process, facilitating inputs from OEMs and interdisciplinary teams to independent engineering (IE) questions
• Manage Wind-focused procurement staff; providing guidance and supporting employee development.

What You'll Bring
• 7+ years of wind procurement experience required
• Ability to travel up to 15%
• Experience in supplier management and commercial negotiations
• Experience leading people and working effectively across business functions

What Would Be Nice
• Effective project management, negotiation, contract management, and interpersonal communication skills
• Familiarity with procurement systems including SAP and Coupa is preferred
• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain, or Engineering/Technical Degree preferred
• Experience in construction and project development is preferred

What We'll Bring

About Clearway Energy Group

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own & operate more than 8 gigawatts of renewable & conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for one future, Clearway’s 6.9 gigawatts of operating wind, solar, & energy storage assets offset the equivalent of more than 10.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Carlsbad, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Houston, TX; Denver, CO & Princeton, N.J. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

At Clearway, we create a community that isn’t about being the same – it’s about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds & skill sets, coming together to build something big & make a difference in the world. Clearway’s team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles & responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, & act with integrity & accountability to get the job done.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together

Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, Carlsbad, Scottsdale, Houston, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide

Salary is dependent on location & relevant demonstrated experience. Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships.