Director of Procurement

Develop the procurement process for a start up that is making huge moves in the power generation space in Texas, 40% bonus, equity, etc.

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Salary: $250,000 - $300,000 per year

A bit about us

We are developing the world’s largest next-generation private power grid to support the future of artificial intelligence. As hyperscale AI demand rapidly outpaces the capabilities of the legacy grid, we are pioneering a behind-the-meter HyperGrid™ delivering highly redundant, utility-scale power at unprecedented speed and scale.

Our one of kind development near Amarillo, Texas will exceed 12 GW of generation capacity, including 6 GW of natural gas and 6 GW of nuclear, supporting more than 15 million square feet of high-density data center infrastructure. This is not incremental infrastructure. It is sovereign-scale power development.

Why join us?

Ground Floor Opportunity To Establish Power and Infrastructure Procurement and RFP Process!

EQUITY

Incredible benefits package, 40% bonus, growth opportunity!

Opportunity to build a procurement organization from the ground up

Direct impact on company growth, cost structure, and strategic execution

High visibility with executive leadership

Competitive compensation and benefits

Flexible location with preference for Texas-based candidates

Job Details

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Director of Procurement to build and lead the procurement function for a rapidly growing organization in the power generation sector. This individual will be responsible for creating procurement strategy from the ground up, establishing best-in-class processes, and driving value through strategic sourcing, vendor partnerships, and disciplined spend management.

This is a high-impact, leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and has deep experience procuring equipment, services, and materials within the power generation or energy infrastructure markets.

Key Responsibilities

Establish and lead the end-to-end procurement function, including policies, procedures, and governance

Design and implement a formal RFP/RFQ/RFI process, including bid evaluation and award recommendations

Lead vendor selection, negotiation, and contract strategy, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and deliver

Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across major spend categories (equipment, EPC services, fuel-related services, O&M, logistics, etc.)

Build strong supplier relationships while maintaining competitive tension and performance accountability

Partner cross-functionally with engineering, construction, finance, legal, and operations teams

Implement supplier performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives

Support project-based procurement for new power generation assets and infrastructure development

Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage procurement risk

Scale procurement capabilities to support rapid company growth

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA or advanced degree a plus)

10+ years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience

Proven experience in power generation, energy, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects

Demonstrated success building procurement functions or significantly improving procurement operations

Strong experience with RFP development, vendor analysis, and complex negotiations

Excellent business judgment with the ability to balance speed, cost, and risk

Comfortable operating in a startup or high-growth environment

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Experience

Procurement experience supporting power plants (gas, nuclear, renewable, or hybrid)

Experience sourcing large capital equipment and EPC services

Familiarity with Texas energy markets and regulatory environment

Experience working with remote and cross-functional teams

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Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bid Analysis, Business Administration, Candidate Sourcing, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Construction Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Energy & Utilities, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Entrepreneurship, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Expense Management, Finance, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Natural Gas, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, Operational Improvement, Performance Metrics, Power Generation, Power Plant, Procurement Management, Procurement Strategy, Proposal Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk, Risk Management, Sourcing Strategy, Startup, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, System Start-Up, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing

About the Company

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Company Size

100 to 499 employees

Industry

Staffing/Employment Agencies

Founded

2018

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