Head of Supply Chain / Senior Purchasing & Procurement Manager

Overview

This newly established leadership position will spearhead the transformation of purchasing and procurement within a specialized logistics and technical services provider focused on renewable energy. Reporting to senior asset management executives, the role demands a strategic architect to design and implement supply chain frameworks that enhance cost visibility and operational accountability across multiple business units. The company operates a vast network supporting clean energy infrastructure, offering a chance to influence procurement strategies in a sector where project-based financial oversight and vendor partnerships are critical.

Title: Head of Supply Chain / Senior Purchasing & Procurement Manager
Industry: Renewable Energy Logistics and Services
Location: Denver Metro Area

Responsibilities

• Establish and refine end-to-end supply chain processes that ensure seamless coordination between business units, operations, finance, and vendor management.
• Leverage organizational scale to negotiate competitive pricing and favorable contract terms across all procurement activities.
• Build and lead a purchasing and procurement team, developing workflows that align purchase orders with project schedules and operational demands.
• Implement real-time tracking of purchase order commitments to improve cost accounting accuracy prior to invoice receipt.
• Manage vendor relationships, oversee contract negotiations, and ensure adherence to procurement policies and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with accounts payable and finance teams to optimize vendor partnerships and integrate procurement data into budgeting and forecasting.
• Drive the deployment of the purchasing module within the ERP system, coordinating with IT, finance, operations, and project stakeholders to support data analytics and supplier performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Must-Have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 7 years in procurement and purchasing leadership, with experience in project-driven environments such as construction or maintenance services.
  • Proven ability to lead supply chain transformations and implement new systems or processes.
  • Hands-on expertise with ERP platforms supporting purchasing and job costing, preferably within industrial or energy sectors.
  • Strong communication skills enabling effective collaboration across cross-functional teams including finance, operations, and IT.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed for site visits and vendor engagements.
• Nice-to-Have:
  • MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience within renewable energy or related clean technology industries.
  • Familiarity with financial reporting standards and cost tracking methodologies in project-based accounting.