Project Procurement Manager
Houston, TX, US, 77019
ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, led by CEO Antonio Cammisecra, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company currently manages 5.3 GW of installed capacity across different power generation technologies and asset categories, with an additional 1 GW of renewables under construction and a further 9.8 GW under development.
The operational footprint of the company extends to 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal boasts 20 years of a strong collaboration with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from its electricity supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions.
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Project Procurement Manager
Location/Houston
Job Summary
As Project Procurement Manager, Renewables US, you will support utility-scale solar PV, BESS, and wind projects as a senior individual contributor within the U.S. Procurement organization. The role is project-focused and execution-driven, leading complex sourcing, tendering, and commercial negotiations across the full project lifecycle.
You will partner closely with Engineering, Project Management, Business Development, Finance, Legal, and external suppliers to deliver competitive, compliant, and risk-balanced procurement outcomes. This role does not include people management and is designed for an experienced procurement professional with strong capital project and EPC contracting experience in the U.S. renewable energy market. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!
Key Responsibilities:
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Leading the Procurement activities from the RFP to the contract execution for Solar (PV), BESS and Wind Projects in US.
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Define and implement the Procurement Strategy for the Projects in collaboration with the Global EPC Lead and the Category Manager for the main equipment.
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Leading complex commercial negotiations with EPC, BOP, HV, and major equipment suppliers, balancing cost, schedule, scope, performance guarantees, and risk allocation, and supporting contract execution through change management, claims support, and close-out
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Develop and maintain strategic relationships with EPC, BOP, HV Contractors in the relevant markets and geography.
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Providing commercial and procurement input during early-stage project development, including CAPEX and OPEX estimates, sourcing assumptions, contract structures, and risk considerations for Business Development and M&A activities
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Partnering with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure procurement, commercial, and performance decisions support successful project delivery
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Monitoring fleet-wide data quality and performance trends, identifying data gaps or flat-lined signals, coordinating with site instrumentation teams to resolve issues, and supporting Root Cause Analysis using historical PI data
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Preparing and distributing recurring operational and performance reports for leadership, highlighting generation, availability, efficiency, and reliability metrics to support decision-making
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Monitoring supplier markets, pricing trends, lead times, and supply chain risks, and contributing to continuous improvement of procurement processes, reporting tools, and commercial standards based on lessons learned
Qualifications and Skills:
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or a related discipline, with 7+ years of experience supporting capital projects in renewable energy, EPC, utility, IPP, or infrastructure environments
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Demonstrated experience supporting utility-scale solar PV, BESS, and or wind projects in the U.S., including leading complex commercial negotiations with EPC, BOP, and HV contractors, and major equipment suppliers
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Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects and workstreams across cross-functional teams, with a strong understanding of CAPEX and OPEX drivers, total cost of ownership, and risk allocation
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¡Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Finance, Legal, and site-level teams
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Willingness to travel as required and fluency in English
What drives your application forward:
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Ability to connect commercial, operational, and performance data to support decision-making, Root Cause Analysis, and continuous improvement across projects and assets
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Experience navigating EPC and construction contract dynamics, including change management, claims exposure, and performance guarantees, with sound commercial judgment
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Comfort operating in complex, fast-paced environments with multiple active projects, evolving priorities, and cross-functional stakeholders
Our Values
«We» is our greatest asset
We respect and protect the environment
We are doers, committed to doing things right
We act with integrity and transparency
We think and act like entrepreneurs
You can find here more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.
Working@CG:
As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we encourage initiative and innovation. At ContourGlobal you are an employee, and you are also an owner. Our Employee Ownership Program allows our employee-owners to make a difference and drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all! (To be removed if N/A – e.g. Internship roles)
We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.
Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.
We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.
We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.
Interested in joining our company?
We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives.
If you’re excited about this role, but you think you still need to learn some of the required skills, we’d still love to hear from you. You are much more than your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness, and execution. So go ahead—apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together!
ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.
ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of the society we live in and markets we operate.
Nearest Major Market: Houston