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# VP, Sourcing & Procurement at Generate

- **Company:** Generate
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-21
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/generate/d6131bef-2ca6-4195-b585-5c7faa9bccb4

## Job description

Generate Capital is building a dedicated equipment sourcing and procurement function to support the delivery of complex, large-load power solutions for data centers and other infrastructure customers. As VP, Sourcing & Procurement, you will build the equipment procurement function that keeps those solutions supplied. This role owns equipment procurement strategy: moving Generate from sourcing equipment reactively, project by project, to holding a proactive, well-mapped set of options across new and used power generation equipment that can be deployed quickly for Generate's own projects or offered to prospective customers.

What you will be doing at Generate Capital as the VP, Sourcing & Procurement:

- Build and lead a proactive, direct-sourcing procurement function for power generation equipment, spanning new and used prime mover generation, including reciprocating engines, gas turbines and fuel cells. As projects mature, battery energy storage (BESS), and other key project specific electrical equipment will be the responsibility of this role as well.
- Build standing generation optionality matched across a pipeline of projects and customers.
- Map and maintain a comprehensive, living view of every manufacturer, packager, and bank or advisor channeling equipment into the market, and convert it into a maintained approved vendor list.
- Work across teams to evaluate equipment options for technical fit, availability, and commercial risk in proposed customer solutions and investments
- Build direct relationships with OEMs (e.g., Siemens) and packagers, reducing reliance on brokers so Generate can negotiate and transact directly with the source of supply
- Attend industry conferences and trade shows to build this visibility in the market
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms directly with manufacturers and packagers, including travel to manufacturing floors as needed
- Support project delivery teams from Notice to Proceed through Commercial Operation on equipment delivery, warranty administration, and supplier performance
- Formalize equipment procurement processes, policies, and controls for a function that has so far been managed informally alongside other responsibilities
- Coordinate with Asset Operations on technical qualification of equipment and suppliers, so that specification conformance and lifecycle serviceability are confirmed before equipment is reserved or purchased
- Build a bench of fast response resources that Generate can use to diligence equipment opportunities to drive decision making in competitive timelines

Candidate qualifications & core characteristics:

- 10-12 years of experience in power generation, storage, or infrastructure engineering, procurement, or sourcing
- Personable and confident in entrepreneurial, less-structured settings -- comfortable building relationships and negotiating directly with manufacturers, packagers, and financial intermediaries
- Direct experience sourcing or procuring capital equipment -- power generation equipment strongly preferred -- including working with OEMs, packagers, and financial intermediaries in new and secondary/used equipment markets
- Direct experience in rotating-equipment markets -- reciprocating engines, gas turbines, fuel cells -- including new, refurbished, and secondary/used equipment channels.
- Sufficient technical grounding to judge equipment application and acceptability -- ratings and duty cycle, emissions and permitting implications, fuel and aftermarket parts support, serviceability, and remaining life on refurbished or used units
- Familiarity with EPC delivery models and owner-furnished equipment arrangements, including delivery, liability, and schedule interfaces
- Experience building a procurement or sourcing function from limited existing infrastructure, including policies, controls, and supporting systems
- Willing and able to walk manufacturer floors, negotiate in person, and manage a deal from first contact to close independently and confidently
- Proven ability to balance innovation with standardization and execution discipline
- Comfortable operating in a cross-functional environment with commercial, development, and investment teams
- Clear communicator able to translate technical complexity into actionable business insight

Generate’s compensation packages are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Salary decisions take into account a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $250,000 - $275,000. In addition, the compensation package may include a discretionary bonus and other benefits, including health care benefits, retirement benefits, benefits permitting paid days off (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid time off or vacation benefits), and other benefits that must be reported for federal tax purposes. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of this range.

Generate Capital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

## About Generate

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Generate Capital is a sustainable infrastructure investment platform that finances, builds, owns, and operates clean energy, mobility, water, and waste infrastructure for companies, governments, and communities.
- **Entity Type**: Private (heavily funded; last disclosed round: $1.5B private equity in 2024)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States (additional offices in New York and Washington DC)
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Sustainable infrastructure / financial services – operates across energy, mobility, water, waste, and agriculture sectors.
- **Target Customers**: Technology and project developers (over 40 partners); also directly serves corporations, school districts, universities, cities, and communities (over 2,000 customers).
- **Mission Statement**: “Rebuild the world” by deploying affordable, resilient, and lower-carbon infrastructure solutions as a Public Benefit Corporation.

## Products & Services
All offerings are delivered through an **Infrastructure-as-a-Service** model, meaning Generate owns and operates the assets while customers pay for the outcomes.
- **Sustainable Energy Infrastructure**: Solar, energy storage, microgrids, fuel cells, geothermal, biomass/biogas, building automation, heat pumps, lighting, HVAC – financing, development, and operation.
- **Sustainable Mobility**: Electric vehicle charging depots and infrastructure, hydrogen vehicles, autonomous vehicle fleets.
- **Sustainable Water, Waste & Agriculture**: Anaerobic digesters, wastewater treatment, desalination, food waste management, recycling, precision agriculture, irrigation sensors.
- **Credit & Investment Solutions**: Institutional credit strategies (e.g., $1B+ raised for infrastructure credit) and tax equity funds (e.g., $85M community solar fund with KeyState).
- **Data Center Power & Cooling (BYOP&C)**: In partnership with Vertiv, providing turnkey power and cooling solutions for data centers.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Total funding raised exceeds **$8.2 billion** (as of mid-2026). Annual revenue reported at **$52.8 million** (LinkedIn estimate).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: CCM Energy (lead Series A), KeyState (tax equity), Fiera Infrastructure (debt facility), Vertiv (strategic collaboration), and various institutional pension funds. The company has completed acquisitions including esVolta (battery storage), Stormfisher Biogas, and Atlas Organics.
- **Growth Signals**: Raised over $1 billion in credit capital in 2025–2026; secured a $1.2 billion corporate revolving credit facility and term loan in 2025; closed an $85 million community solar tax equity fund; signed a strategic data center partnership with Vertiv (Sep 2025); expanded into Europe.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated Platform**: Combines project development, multi-technology solutions, and flexible financing under one roof, allowing faster and more reliable deployment than traditional developers or lenders.
- **Scale & Track Record**: Owns and operates over 2,000 assets globally; partners with 40+ technology and project developers.
- **Public Benefit Corporation (PBC)**: Dual fiduciary duty to shareholders and communities, which aligns with ESG-focused institutional capital.
- **Capital Access**: Demonstrated ability to raise large amounts of debt and equity from blue-chip institutional investors, even in volatile markets.

## Strategic Focus
- **Data Center Infrastructure**: Expanding into the rapidly growing data center power market through the Vertiv collaboration and the Soluna credit facility ($100M for green data centers).
- **Distributed Clean Energy**: Scaling community solar, battery storage (via esVolta acquisition), and renewable natural gas (Upcycle portfolio).
- **Credit Solutions**: Growing the infrastructure credit platform to serve institutional partners seeking resilient, inflation-hedged returns.
- **European Expansion**: Recently opened a London office and is building a European investment and asset management team.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Recognition**: Certified as a Great Place to Work®, with **92% of employees** rating it a great workplace (compared to 57% at typical US companies). Ranked #40 in Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area 2025 (Small and Medium), and multiple years on Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance lists.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid presence likely given multiple office locations (San Francisco, New York, Washington DC). Specific remote/hybrid policy not publicly detailed.
- **Impact & Mission**: Employees work directly on decarbonizing infrastructure, with clear dual-purpose commitment (profit + community benefit).
- **Recent Leadership Transition**: CEO David Crane departed May 2026, and several senior leaders left in early 2026 – this may signal a restructuring or strategic shift, but the company continues to hire (7 active postings as of mid-2026).
- **Typical Roles**: Openings include Counsel, Project Development Associate, Senior Director Business Development, FP&A Analyst, Portfolio Finance Associate, and Acquisitions & Development Associate – appealing to professionals with finance, legal, and energy backgrounds.

## Sources
1. [generatecapital.com – About](https://generatecapital.com/)
2. [generatecapital.com – Generate Capital Raises $1B+](https://generatecapital.com/insights/generate-capital-raises-over-1-billion-to-expand-infrastructure-credit-solutions/)
3. [generatecapital.com – Vertiv Collaboration](https://generatecapital.com/insights/vertiv-and-generate-capital-collaborate-to-accelerate-data-center-capacity-with-complete-power-and-cooling-infrastructure/)
4. [generatecapital.com – Sale of Equinox Growers](https://generatecapital.com/insights/generate-capital-announces-sale-of-equinox-growers-greenhouse-facility-to-taylor-farms/)
5. [generatecapital.com – Soluna $100M Facility](https://generatecapital.com/insights/soluna-secures-100m-facility-from-generate-capital-to-expand-green-data-centers/)
6. [generatecapital.com – $85M Community Solar Fund](https://generatecapital.com/insights/generate-capital-closes-85-million-community-solar-tax-equity-fund-with-keystate/)
7. [generatecapital.com – Fiera Infrastructure Financing](https://generatecapital.com/insights/generate-capital-secures-c60-million-financing-from-fiera-infrastructure-private-debt-for-upcycle/)
8. [generatecapital.com – esVolta Acquisition](https://generatecapital.com/insights/generate-capital-acquires-battery-storage-developer-esvolta/)
9. [generatecapital.com – David Crane Appointment](https://generatecapital.com/insights/generate-capital-appoints-david-crane-chief-executive-officer/)
10. [linkedin.com – Generate LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/generatecapital)
11. [pitchbook.com – Generate Company Profile](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/107593-48)
12. [greatplacetowork.com – Generate Capital Certification](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7026427)

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