BKV Corporation · 19 hours ago
Senior Director of Procurement - Multi-Business Unit Energy Leader
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$206K/yr - $419K/yr
15+ years expBKV Corporation is a publicly traded natural gas company with integrated operations across upstream production, carbon capture, power generation, and midstream infrastructure. They are seeking a Senior Director of Procurement to provide enterprise-wide strategic and operational leadership across their four business units, focusing on shaping procurement strategy and ensuring it serves as a competitive advantage.
Oil & Energy
Hiring Manager
Anita Lauhoff
Responsibilities
Architect Procurement Strategy for a $2B Public Energy Company Leading the Energy Transition
Oversee sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and cost optimization across diverse operations
Balance enterprise standardization with business-unit flexibility
Design procurement strategies supporting traditional energy operations and emerging low-carbon initiatives
Harmonize procurement across four business units with distinct needs, capital programs, and regulatory environments
Build supplier portfolios positioning BKV for operational excellence today and energy transition leadership tomorrow
Lead and develop a multi-layered procurement organization of managers and professionals
Build high-performing teams with clear career paths, accountability, and engagement
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Legal, Engineering, and ESG teams
Lead large-scale procurement projects (>$50M) including strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidations, and capital project procurement
Serve as the CFO's advisor on spend analytics, market conditions, supplier performance, and risk mitigation
Drive cost efficiency, risk management, and supply continuity across $500M+ annual spend
Implement procurement technologies, governance frameworks, and process improvements
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and ethical sourcing standards
Qualification
Required
15+ years in energy procurement (oil & gas, midstream, or power generation)
Proven people leadership — you've built and managed procurement teams
Large project management — track record leading complex procurement initiatives (>$50M or multi-year strategic programs)
C-suite partnership — experience influencing executives, ideally CFO/COO reporting relationships
Geographic flexibility — located in or willing to relocate to Houston, Fort Worth/DFW, or Denver
Preferred
Power generation procurement experience — you understand power plant equipment, fuel supply, emissions controls, or grid infrastructure
Transformation leadership — track record building or transforming procurement organizations, not just maintaining them
Multi-business unit experience — you've balanced enterprise consistency with operational flexibility across different business models
Energy transition exposure — CCUS, renewables, or low-carbon technology procurement
Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Incentive: 40% target and Eligible (public company equity participation)
Flexibility: Hybrid work options, travel ~20-25% (manageable and strategic)
Location Choice: Houston (energy capital), Denver (mountain lifestyle), Fort Worth (Texas culture, DFW access)
Values-Driven: Leadership prioritizes visionary strategy, efficient execution, high-performing teams
No Bureaucracy: Public company stability without the layers and politics of energy majors
Company
BKV Corporation
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, BKV Corporation (BKV) is a forward-thinking, growth-driven energy company focused on creating value for its stockholders.
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Brent Perkins
Chief of Staff to the CEO
John Jimenez
Chief Financial Officer
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