Electra · 5 hours ago
Director - Capital Projects Procurement & Contracts
Boulder, CO
Contract
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $190K/yr
15+ years expElectra is transforming one of the world’s oldest industries with cutting-edge technology. The Procurement Director – Capital Projects is responsible for leading procurement and contract management activities across project delivery phases, ensuring compliance and building strategic supplier relationships.
IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingPrecious MetalsRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Develop and execute procurement strategies for major capital and operational projects, ensuring alignment with project schedules and budgets
Lead the tendering, negotiation, and award of key contracts directly with the company
Build and implement supply chain procedures and governance frameworks for capital projects
Oversee EPC procurement activities, ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Directly manage procurement activities and relationships with strategic suppliers
Manage contract administration, change orders, claims, and supplier performance for owner-side contracts
Maintain accurate procurement documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, and supplier records
Serve as a key member of the owner Project Management Team, collaborating closely with project managers, engineering, and construction teams to define procurement needs and specifications
Support interface management between suppliers, contractors, EPC, and internal teams
Track and report on procurement progress, risks, and issues; ensure timely resolution of supply chain challenges
Facilitate the integration of supply chain activities into overall project execution plans, including project execution, commissioning and operational readiness
Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to support both immediate project objectives and long-term company goals
Represent the project in meetings with suppliers, contractors, EPC, and external partners
Champion safety, quality, and operational readiness in all supply chain activities
Ensure supplier compliance with safety and quality standards
Establish feedback loops to capture lessons learned and drive ongoing improvement in procurement, contract management, and supply chain governance processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
15+ years' experience in procurement and contracts for major capital projects ($50MM to $1B), ideally in Oil & Gas, Mining & Metals, energy or related
Provides strategic leadership in supplier management by establishing long-term sourcing strategies, driving high‑value negotiations, and implementing enterprise‑wide supplier risk frameworks that support organizational goals
Leads complex EPC project delivery at scale, directing multi‑disciplinary teams and external partners, resolving cross‑functional challenges, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, budget expectations, and long‑range operational plans
Demonstrated expertise in contract strategy, administration, and claims management
Makes final decisions on implementation plans and ensures initiatives drive operational effectiveness across the organization
Demonstrates mastery of the core functional domain and how it integrates within the company and industry environment
Translates strategic objectives into executable plans and ensures alignment across cross-functional teams
Regularly interacts with senior management, executives, and major customers, including negotiating on issues of significant importance to the company
Communicates strategic direction effectively throughout the organization to drive alignment and execution
Brings prior experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and leaders in a fast-paced, technology-focused setting
Benefits
100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
Reasonable use PTO
$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
12 weeks of paid parental leave
401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
Eligibility for incentive stock options
Company
Electra
Electra is a a clean iron company that uses a low-temperature, electrochemical-hydrometallurgical system to refine iron ore.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$349.51MKey Investors
Breakthrough Energy CatalystBloombergNEFNucor Corporation
2025-10-21Grant· $50M
2025-04-24Series B· $186M
2023-04-17Grant
Leadership Team
Sandeep Nijhawan
CEO and Co-founder
Dan Steingart
Advisor/Chief Scientist
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