Construction & CAPEX Procurement Lead

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality. 

  

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm. 

  

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. 

We are seeking a Construction & CAPEX Procurement Lead to support the execution of large-scale manufacturing and infrastructure projects. This role reports to the Indirect Commodity Manager and is responsible for driving structured procurement processes across general contractors, design firms, and key suppliers. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in construction sourcing, contract negotiation, and cross-functional coordination, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

This position is based in Newark, DE and is a fully on-site role 5 days per week.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for construction and CAPEX projects, including RFQ/RFP development, bid management, and contractor selection
• Support execution of Bloom’s standardized procurement model across all project phases
• Develop scopes of work in collaboration with Facilities Engineering and PMO teams
• Manage competitive bidding processes across General Contractors, Design-Build teams, and key suppliers
• Perform bid leveling, cost analysis, and commercial evaluations to support award recommendations
• Lead contract negotiations, including Master Agreements, GMP, and Lump Sum structures
• Drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and schedule alignment across procurement activities
• Ensure all procurement activities follow defined governance, including controlled communication and evaluation processes
• Support early procurement strategies for long-lead equipment and critical materials
• Build and manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Work with Accounting Team to support invoice payment reconciliation and approval

• Have business mindset to challenge existing processes and suggest new ways to optimize and improve procurement efficiency

Skills and Experience: 

• BS/MS/MBA in Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain, construction or a related field
• 5+ years' experience in sourcing commodity strategy for Indirect, construction procurement, supplier relationship management, and supplier continuous improvement program, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills with expertise in Master Agreements
• Strong experience with RFQ/RFP processes and competitive bidding
• Be able to work within a highly ambiguous environment along with being able to adapt to various situations and find solutions
• Excellent communication skills, capability to ramp quickly on new initiatives, demonstrated skills in leadership influencing, planning contract negotiations, teamwork while delivering results
• Familiarity with ERP systems, ideally with experience in Oracle
• Advanced skills in data analysis, bid leveling, Excel and PowerPoint
• High degree of integrity, initiative, and attention to detail in a collaborative environment

Preferred Skills: 

• PMP or CPSM/CPM certification

Top skills for this role: Sourcing, Negotiation and Contracting, Estimation, Microsoft Excel, Procurement Data Analysis, Communication, Project Management, and Commodity Management.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

Salary Ranges:

$88,600.00 - $127,400.00