Director, Procurement

Job Description

Are you ready to join a fast-paced, innovative team making a real impact in the renewable energy industry? Join Shoals Technologies Group (NASDAQ: SHLS), a leading provider of electrical balance of systems (EBOS) solutions for solar and energy storage. Headquartered just north of Nashville, Tennessee, we have been driving industry innovation since 1996 by delivering cutting-edge technologies that improve efficiency, safety, and reliability for solar systems worldwide. With over 60 GW of solar systems deployed globally, we're setting the standard for the renewable energy industry. We are a collection of engineers, renewable advocates, curious minds, and collaborators. Our manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Alabama, along with sales teams across Spain and Australia, enable us to power clean energy solutions across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. We push boundaries and challenge each other to design, develop, and deliver solutions with the potential to change the world. We are the rebellious hero.

Summary

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Procurement to lead our procurement operations across multiple manufacturing sites. This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, optimizing costs, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials and services critical to production. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in procurement within a manufacturing environment, strong leadership skills, and a passion for operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals and manufacturing needs
• Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals across multiple locations
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost- effectiveness
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors to maximize value
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and risk mitigation
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and engineering teams to forecast demand and manage inventory levels
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards
• Implement procurement systems and tools to improve efficiency and transparency
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement function

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Director of Procurement in a manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of managing multi-site procurement operations
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Knowledge of global sourcing, logistics, and supplier risk management
• Certification such as CPSM, CPM, or APICS is a plus

Shoals Technologies Group, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.