Apex Clean Energy · 20 hours ago
Head of Procurement
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expApex Clean Energy is dedicated to accelerating the shift to clean energy through innovative solutions in wind, solar, and storage projects. The Head of Procurement will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for these projects across the U.S., ensuring optimal procurement strategies that align with the company's growth objectives.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Develop and execute integrated procurement strategies covering onshore wind, solar, and BESS projects across the Apex Clean Energy portfolio
Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals responsible for strategic sourcing, contracting, equipment logistics, and commercial execution
Establish procurement governance frameworks aligned with Apex’s sustainability principles, compliance obligations, and U.S. content requirements
Partner closely with the EVP, Engineering & Construction to align procurement initiatives with company growth objectives and construction schedules
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in Development, Project Management, Finance, Legal, and Operations to forecast demand and align sourcing with project pipelines
Develop and manage Wind Turbine Supply Agreements (TSAs) with major OEMs for Apex’s onshore projects
Drive competitive sourcing processes addressing turbine pricing, warranty structure, logistics, performance guarantees, and serial defect risk
Track market developments in turbine technology, supply availability, and domestic assembly initiatives
Coordinate with Engineering and Construction to align technical specifications, site layouts, and delivery needs
Lead sourcing and contracting efforts for solar modules, inverters, and tracker systems for Apex’s U.S. solar projects
Manage category strategies that address supply volatility, trade compliance (AD/CVD, UFLPA, domestic content), and technology qualification
Negotiate terms related to warranty performance, delivery schedules, degradation guarantees, and logistics
Drive supplier diversification while maintaining strong relationships with Tier 1 manufacturers and EPC partners
Lead sourcing and negotiation for battery energy storage systems (BESS), covering both standalone and hybrid wind-solar-plus-storage projects
Develop and maintain relationships with battery OEMs, integrators, and system technology providers to secure competitive pricing and reliable delivery
Negotiate commercial terms for BESS procurement including capacity warranties, round-trip efficiency guarantees, augmentation provisions, and service agreements
Ensure supplier compliance with U.S. safety and import standards, as well as Inflation Reduction Act domestic content provisions
Partner with the engineering and grid integration teams to align technical specifications, performance requirements, and delivery logistics
Monitor BESS market trends, supply chain developments, and technology maturation to inform Apex’s procurement strategy
Lead contract negotiation for all major equipment—wind turbines, solar panels, inverters, BESS systems, and long-term services—ensuring optimal commercial outcomes and balanced risk allocation
Collaborate with Legal to draft and finalize supply and service agreements that meet lender, tax equity, and owner requirements
Maintain supplier performance metrics and risk registers covering market exposure, delivery assurance, and warranty compliance
Coordinate with Finance and Project Controls to manage procurement budgets, forecasts, and cash flow alignment
Support Development by providing current market intelligence on equipment pricing, lead times, and supply chain conditions
Work with Project Management to align delivery schedules and logistics with project construction milestones
Facilitate supplier engineering support for technical feasibility reviews, product integration, and quality assurance
Represent Apex in major supplier partnership discussions and at renewable energy industry forums
Enhance Apex’s procurement tools and systems for contract management, supplier qualification, and reporting
Standardize templates for RFPs, supply contracts, and NDAs to streamline procurement consistency
Use analytics and performance data to identify cost savings, efficiencies, and supplier performance trends
Champion process improvement and digitalization across the procurement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (required)
10+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience
Minimum 5 years in renewable energy procurement, with direct experience in wind, solar, and BESS equipment
Proven success negotiating Wind Turbine Supply Agreements and large-scale energy equipment contracts
Experience in U.S.-based IPP, developer, or EPC environments focused on utility-scale projects
Demonstrated people leadership and team development experience
Strong commercial negotiation, contract structuring, and supplier management capabilities
Deep knowledge of renewable energy equipment, warranty structures, and trade compliance
Strategic, collaborative leader with a proactive problem-solving mindset
Effective communicator with the ability to engage executives and external partners
High ethical standards and alignment with Apex's clean energy mission
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Medical and dental
401(k) with corporate match
Comprehensive high-deductible health plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Short-term and long-term disability
Group life insurance
401(k) corporate matching
Flexible spending arrangements
Company paid parking and cell phone
Fitness and wellness corporate discounts
Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
Company
Apex Clean Energy
Apex Clean Energy is a renewable energy company that develops commercial-scale wind and solar energy facilities.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.1BKey Investors
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2025-10-14Debt Financing· $1.05B
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2024-02-29Debt Financing· $30M
Leadership Team
Mark Goodwin
Co-founder and Board Member
Kenny Chernauskas
Chief Financial Officer
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