Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Management (m/f/d)
About Us Brookfield Renewable, as one of the core businesses under Brookfield Corporation, is one of the world’s largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, with $125 billion of power assets under management. Our diverse portfolio of hydro, wind, solar, distributed energy, storage, and sustainable solutions extends across five continents, totaling over 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity. We use our operating capabilities, scale and global reach to develop and operate a high-quality clean energy portfolio in a responsible manner, helping accelerate the global transition to net zero.
Modal Power is a Solar IPP which owns a ~2.3GW portfolio of fifteen operating projects, four under-construction projects, and three pre-NTP assets.
Modal Power is owned by funds managed by Brookfield Renewable. Brookfield Renewable, as one of the core businesses under the Brookfield Corporation, is one of the world’s largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, with $125 billion power assets under management. Brookfield’s diverse portfolio of hydro, wind, solar, distributed energy, storage, and sustainable solutions extends across five continents, totaling over 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity. We use our operating capabilities, scale and global reach to develop and operate a high-quality clean energy portfolio in a responsible manner, helping accelerate the global transition to net zero.
Modal Power is seeking a Director, Procurement to lead all capex and opex procurement for the business. The role will initially be focused on successfully advancing the three development-stage projects to NTP and COD, by taking them through the full capex procurement lifecycle, including sourcing strategy development, contractor engagement, and contract negotiation. Following this phase, the role will transition into a broader contract management, cost oversight and commercial governance position across the project and operational stack. This will include service contracts, spare parts and warranty management, and major/corrective maintenance capex.
The Director, Procurement will work closely with development, engineering, construction, finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure disciplined procurement execution, strong commercial outcomes, and alignment with Brookfield Energy’s procurement and governance expectations.
Capex Procurement for Development Projects
Lead end-to-end capex procurement activities for four development-stage projects, from early procurement planning through contract award and handover to execution teams
Develop and implement project-specific procurement strategies aligned with project schedules, risk profiles, and overall business objectives
Lead sourcing processes, including contractor prequalification, RFP development, bid evaluation, and commercial recommendations
Negotiate major contracts (including EPC, balance-of-plant, and key equipment supply agreements), ensuring appropriate risk allocation, cost certainty, and schedule protections
Partner closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies support permitting, financing, and construction readiness milestones.
Commercial and Cost Oversight (Operating projects)
Lead periodic reviews of long-term service contracts for O&M and asset management, and source and negotiate new contracts as needed
In conjunction with asset management team, develop spare parts strategy and optimize sourcing, storage, and delivery across the portfolio
Establish and maintain cost control, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership perspectives across the asset stack
Provide end-to-end ownership of warranty claims and execution
Manage ad-hoc procurement for site-specific needs, including civil and electrical contracting
Support change management, claims evaluation, and commercial issue resolution during contract execution
Monitor supplier and contractor performance against commercial, schedule, and contractual commitments.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with key contractors, suppliers, and service providers relevant to Modal Power’s development and operating portfolio.
Act as a trusted commercial advisor to internal stakeholders across development, construction, operations, finance, and legal.
Coordinate with Brookfield Energy procurement and portfolio support teams to ensure alignment with broader sourcing strategies, frameworks, and governance requirements.
Market Intelligence and Risk Management
Monitor market conditions, pricing trends, supply chain risks, and contractor capacity relevant to renewable energy development and construction.
Proactively identify procurement and commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Apply a data-driven approach to procurement decisions, including cost analysis, benchmarking, and scenario evaluation.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive procurement experience, with a strong focus on utility-scale solar
Demonstrated experience managing all relevant contracts for utility-scale solar, including EPC, BOP, and key equipment supply contracts
Proven ability to independently lead complex procurement processes and negotiations
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost, risk, and schedule considerations
Ability to manage and direct the work of contracted service providers and technical specialists, and strong experience working as part of a large project team
The position is based in Boston, MA, and will require close collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners through the northeastern US and Canada, and on project sites spread out across the US
Experience working within or alongside large infrastructure investors or portfolio company environments is considered a strong asset
Salary: $160,000.00 –$200,000.00, bonus eligible.
We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, bonus structure, a health benefits program, and 401(k) plan.
Diversity & Inclusion
Brookfield Renewable embraces and promotes the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.