Steven Brown
Director Strategic Sourcing @DEPCOM Power, Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Director Strategic Sourcing @DEPCOM Power, Inc
Scottsdale, AZ, US
Lead strategic procurement and global sourcing initiatives supporting utility-scale solar and energy storage EPC projects across the United States. Responsible for building procurement strategies, managing critical supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization across complex capital projects.• Partner with executive leadership, engineering, project management, and finance teams to align procurement strategies with company growth objectives and project delivery timelines.• Negotiate complex commercial agreements with global suppliers, including material supply agreements and project-specific contracts supporting utility-scale energy infrastructure projects.• Develop and maintain strategic supplier partnerships while optimizing supplier base, improving commercial terms, and strengthening supply chain resilience.• Analyze market intelligence, supplier cost structures, and historical pricing data to drive competitive sourcing strategies and identify cost-reduction opportunities.• Direct the full competitive bid lifecycle (RFP/RFQ/RFI), including supplier qualification, bid development, commercial evaluation, and award selection in alignment with project schedules and cost targets.• Collaborate closely with legal and project teams to ensure contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and proper flow-down of EPC contractual obligations.• Support project teams in resolving supplier performance challenges, scope gaps, and commercial disputes to protect project schedules and budgets.• Lead supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance management programs to strengthen procurement governance and supplier accountability.• Build scalable procurement processes and sourcing frameworks to support rapid company growth and increasing project portfolio complexity.
EDUCATION
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
SKILLS
ABOUT STEVEN BROWN
Versatile, innovative Supply Chain Leader with years of expertise in developing end-to-end sourcing/procurement strategies, processes, and systems to coincide with changing operational needs and product demands. Combines technological, analytical, and business skills to identify resource needs and determine the profitable direction for supply chain, warehousing, and distribution. Builds and leads peak-performing teams and heads large-scale projects to ensure continuous improvement, enhance the value chain, and increase customer satisfaction. Acknowledged for strategically solving problems, using balanced judgment on critical projects, and delivering on-time, high-quality work.
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