taylor hopkinsonEast Boston, MA
Director Procurement - Onshore Wind
$180,000 per year
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Director Procurement - Onshore Wind
taylor hopkinsonEast Boston, MA
today
$180,000 per year
Purchasing ManagersPurchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm ProductsWind Energy Development Managers
Wind Electric Power GenerationOther Electric Power GenerationTurbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Taylor Hopkinson is seeking a Director of Procurement with experience in Onshore Wind in the US for our client which is a global infrastructure investment firm focused on the energy transition, deploying large-scale institutional capital into utility-scale renewable energy assets such as offshore and onshore wind, solar, battery storage, and emerging green fuels like hydrogen. It is active across Europe and North America, with a strong presence in large offshore wind and grid-scale renewable energy investments.
TeamThe Procurement Director joins the Americas Procurement team, reporting to the VP Procurement, Americas, to support large-scale renewable projects across the Americas. The role works closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Investment, Asset Management, and Legal.
RoleThis role focuses on procuring wind turbines for onshore wind projects, owning the Turbine Supply Agreements (TSAs) and Full Service Agreements (FSAs) or O&M agreements for each project, with Solar PV and BESS as additional scope. It is a procurement-focused role covering commercial strategy, OEM engagement, and the highest-value contract negotiations. It is remote, with about 25% travel to OEM facilities, project sites, and company offices.
Responsibilities:
Lead the negotiation and contracting of Turbine Supply Agreements (TSAs) and Full Service Agreements (FSAs) or O&M agreements with global wind OEMs, including pricing, delivery timelines, warranties, availability guarantees, and performance guarantees
Oversee the full sourcing process for wind turbine generators (WTGs), from RFIs and RFPs through bid assessment, negotiation, and contract award
Manage the interface between turbine supply and long-term service agreements so that warranties, power curve and availability guarantees, LDs, and risk allocation align across the asset lifecycle
Balance upfront CAPEX against lifetime service costs to optimize total cost of ownership and project returns
Own senior-level relationships with strategic wind OEMs and suppliers, including capacity reservations and framework agreements, to ensure supply security and long-term competitiveness
Support, and where required lead, the procurement of PV modules and BESS, including associated supply and long-term service agreements
Coordinate with Legal, Engineering, and Tax teams on risk allocation, LDs, technical guarantees, and contract interfaces, including tariff, domestic content, and foreign entity of concern (FEOC) provisions
Monitor wind market trends, OEM supply chain dynamics, lead times, and pricing benchmarks, and advise senior leadership accordingly
Identify and manage portfolio-level procurement risks including delivery risk, supplier concentration, and regulatory and trade exposure
Support investment processes including procurement input into FID decisions and investment committee materials
Act as procurement lead for assigned projects, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, managing internal approval stage gate process
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or a related field (advanced degree a plus)
8+ years of experience in procurement, commercial, or contract management, with a significant portion in renewable energy
Essential: Hands-on experience negotiating and managing TSAs and FSAs or O&M agreements for onshore wind
Track record of leading complex, high-value negotiations with global wind turbine OEMs
Experience setting procurement strategy at portfolio or program level
Strong commercial judgment, with experience in risk allocation and contract structuring
Solar PV and/or BESS procurement experience is a strong advantage
Working understanding of U.S. tariff, domestic content, and FEOC requirements for equipment sourcing
Comfortable working remotely and traveling approximately 25% of the time
Key AttributesStrategic thinker with strong commercial judgment and risk-based decision-making
Executive presence and effective stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead without direct authority
Structured, methodical, and detail-oriented
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing, and partially defined environment
Able to balance cost optimization with long-term asset performance
Works on own initiative and collaborates well with the project team
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Level
Manager
Salary
$180,000 per year
Location
East Boston, MA
Occupation
Purchasing Managers
Industry
Wind Electric Power Generation
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