Director of Strategic Sourcing, PV Modules and BESS

Your Job

DEPCOM Power is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing PV Modules and BESS in Scottsdale, AZ. In this role, you will shape global sourcing strategies, influence multimillion-dollar commercial outcomes, and build partnerships that directly impact project execution and company growth. This role is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

Our Team

At DEPCOM Power, we design, build and operate some of the largest and most efficient solar plants for leading utility companies and asset owners. Our expert solar industry veterans have created a project portfolio of more than $4 billion, while successfully meeting every commercial operation date and energy output guarantee. Our superior capabilities are continuously expanding to provide enhanced energy solutions across the broader energy industry sector. As part of Koch Engineered Solutions, and with locations across the United States, we are looking for ambitious and entrepreneurial-spirited professionals to join us on our growth journey to transform one of America’s fastest growing energy sectors.

What You Will Do

• Identify and develop strategic PV Modules and BESS partners while collaborating cross-functionally to establish and manage strong supplier relationships
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding and expertise in the global energy storage supplier market including an understanding of emerging trends and price forecasts
• Develop and implement a sourcing strategy to support DEPCOM’s growth plan, considering DEPCOM’s project demand along with supplier available/planned capacity
• Propose and negotiate long-term supply agreements with key energy storage equipment partners, as well as project-specific detailed deals with the suppliers
• Communicate supply strategy/plan and pricing outlook to Project Teams and Company Exec Management
• Develop cost, lead time and technology roadmaps for energy storage equipment
• Cultivate and maintain a collaborative partnership with other key groups including Sales, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Project Management and Project Finance/Controls
  
  
  

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience managing supplier relationships, identifying new suppliers, and developing strong supplier relationships at the top executive level
• Experience in developing multi-year sourcing agreements
• Experience in developing short- and long-term cost roadmaps
• Experience in procuring and managing long-lead, capacity constrained equipment
• Experience reading, writing and negotiating multi-year contracts/pricing arrangements
  
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• Energy storage experience (battery supplier or developer side)
• Solar industry, PV Modules, or BESS experience
• 10 years of experience in Procurement
• Experience using AI to create efficiency in work
  
  
  

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).