Director of Procurement (Amarillo)

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

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Mark C. Johnson
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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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Posted 2026-03-27

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