Chief Procurement Officer - Renewable Energy

About Our Client

Our client is a leading and fast-growing energy transition organization with a strong presence across renewable energy, green fuels, and EPC solutions. The company is at the forefront of building sustainable infrastructure across sectors such as solar, hydrogen, ammonia, and biofuels, with integrated project execution capabilities.

Job Description

• Define and implement the overall procurement strategy aligned to business growth plans across Renewable, Green Molecules, and biofuel verticals.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience.
• Build a future-ready procurement organization, including processes, systems, and talent.

Business Coverage

Lead procurement for the following business units:

• Renewable EPC (solar/energy infrastructure)
• Green Molecules (Electrolyser, Ammonia, Hydrogen)
• Compressed Biogas (CBG)

• Oversee end-to-end procurement across projects (capex, opex, and strategic sourcing).
• Develop and execute category strategies for key spends including equipment, EPC contracts, and services.
• Drive vendor development, qualification, and global sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate large and complex contracts with OEMs, EPC contractors, and key suppliers.

• Collaborate with engineering, project execution, and finance teams to ensure on-time and cost-effective project delivery.
• Ensure procurement supports aggressive project timelines and execution milestones.
• Provide leadership in contract management, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.

• Establish strong governance frameworks, compliance practices, and procurement policies.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical and commodity volatility.
• Leverage digital procurement tools and analytics for better decision-making.

• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of 5-6 direct reports and a broader procurement organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• B.Tech degree (full time) in Engineering. MBA will be highly preferable.
• 25+ years of overall experience, with at least 20+ years in Procurement and Supply Chain leadership roles.
• Proven experience in EPC Procurement within Renewable Energy is mandatory. Experience in the Oil & Gas industry will be an added benefit.
• Demonstrated track record of managing large-scale, complex sourcing portfolios across EPC projects.
• Experience operating in senior leadership.
• Strong experience in managing large teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Strong understanding of global supply markets for energy, EPC, and industrial equipment.
• Experience in building procurement functions within high-growth or transformation environments is preferred.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on execution mindset.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity, ownership, and adaptability in dynamic environments.

• Opportunity to shape procurement strategy in a high-growth energy transition platform.
• Work closely with top leadership to build next-generation sustainable businesses.
• Exposure to cutting-edge sectors like hydrogen, green ammonia, and biofuels.