Procurement Manager

About Torch Clean Energy

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.

Role Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy and Sourcing

• 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.

Contracting and Negotiation

• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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.

Supplier Management and Compliance

• 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.

Qualifications

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• 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.

Location and Travel

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

Why Join Torch Clean Energy?

• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a well-capitalized and expanding clean energy company.
• Chance to work on significant, impactful utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Potential for professional growth and leadership development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with offices in Boulder, Colorado and Charlottesville, VA with an opportunity to work remotely, or in office.
• Flexible work schedule

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 10 paid holidays and FTO (flexible time off if job duties are fully executed)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision
• 401k company match
• Opportunity for annual bonus
• Flexible hybrid or fully remote work environment

Torch Clean Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse team and inclusive work environment.