Director of Procurement - EPC

We explore and discover the limitless possibilities of energy so we can all progress. We believe in the power of talent to shape the future. That’s why we’re looking for curious, bold individuals who are eager to grow and create new ways forward—people who want to join us in building a more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive world. We strongly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation. That’s why we welcome professionals who are ready to grow, learn, and bring their perspective to the energy challenges of today and tomorrow. Here, you’ll find a place to grow and unlock your full potential. Company Profile Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With a team of 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries, we proudly serve 24 million customers worldwide. Our diversified renewable energy portfolio totals nearly 6 GW of installed capacity, with a strong presence in Spain, the United States, and Chile. As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low-emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Repsol Renewables North America (RRNA) plays a key role in this vision, with aims to increase generation capacity between 3,000 – 5,000 MW by 2027. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Repsol offers a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP), including a holistic Total Rewards program that supports the wellbeing, growth, and contributions of our people. Join us in shaping the future of energy. Position Summary The Director of Procurement – EPC is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of all procurement, contracting, and commercial strategy related to EPC, Balance of Plant, and EPC‑adjacent scopes supporting Repsol Renewables North America’s utility‑scale solar, wind, and energy storage portfolio. This role leads the Procurement – EPC and oversees a team of Procurement Managers responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and administering EPC contracts, engineering and construction services, high‑voltage equipment, inspections, testing, and logistics packages. The Director ensures procurement strategies are execution‑ready, bankable, cost‑competitive, and aligned with project development, engineering maturity, construction sequencing, and financing requirements. The role partners closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance, Tax, and Insurance teams and serves as a senior commercial leader throughout the full project lifecycle, from early engineering through construction and project close‑out. This position reports to the VP of Procurement North America. The position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of a minimum of 3 days in the office. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of procurement professionals. Establish clear accountability across procurement scopes, ensuring appropriate delegation while maintaining executive‑level oversight of high‑risk and high‑value packages. Drive consistent procurement ways of working, governance discipline, and best‑practice contract administration handoffs with Engineering and Construction teams. Support talent development, succession planning, performance management, and workload prioritization across a growing EPC procurement organization. Define and execute procurement strategies for EPC, BOP, and EPC‑adjacent scopes, including but not limited to: Wind Balance of Plant EPC, Solar Balance of System EPC, Substations EPC, Utility Switchyards EPC, Early‑Stage Engineering, Mid‑ and Late‑Stage Engineering, Owner’s Engineering, and Construction Management services. Lead sourcing strategies that align contract structure and risk allocation with project phase, execution model, and financing requirements. Oversee competitive tender processes, prequalification, RFP development, commercial evaluations, negotiation strategies, and award recommendations. Provide executive oversight for procurement of critical electrical and HV scopes, including: Main Power Transformers (MPTs), HV Breakers and related HV equipment, HV Equipment Inspections, MPT Inspections, and Performance and acceptance testing. Ensure procurement strategies address manufacturing risk, logistics constraints, QA/QC requirements, inspection regimes, and interface responsibilities. Support alignment between equipment supply contracts, EPC scopes, logistics plans, and onsite installation sequencing. Oversee procurement related to EPC equipment logistics and storage, ensuring contracts appropriately allocate risk related to transportation, storage, handling, and schedule impacts. Ensure early alignment between procurement, engineering design maturity, and construction execution plans to avoid scope gaps, interface risk, or misaligned commercial obligations. Partner with Construction and Engineering teams to resolve execution‑phase commercial issues, claims, and change management matters. Lead Total Cos