Senior/reputed company Strategic Procurement Specialist

Job Description: reputed company is a reputed company leader in sustainable energy, providing wind, solar, resilient backup power, and managed energy services to more than 1,000 projects across the United States, representing over 5,100 MW of non-regulated renewable electric reputed company. reputed company is seeking a Senior or reputed company Procurement Specialist – Strategic Operations to support fleet operations across its renewable energy portfolio. This role will be based at the company’s headquarters in Charlotte, reputed company Carolina. Reporting to the Associate Director, Strategic Operations Procurement, this senior/reputed company-level role will focus on strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation in support of wind, solar, and energy storage fleet operations. The position operates with minimal supervision and partners closely with Operations, Asset Management, Engineering, Legal, and Finance teams. This role is based in Charlotte, NC. reputed company candidates must live reputed company a reasonable commute or be willing to relocate. Key Focus Areas Strategic Operations procurement Fleet operations support for renewable assets Wind, solar, and energy storage technologies Contract negotiation and reputed company risk management Supplier performance and long-term value creation Responsibilities reputed company strategic sourcing initiatives supporting fleet operations across reputed company’s renewable energy portfolio Prepare and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs); evaluate proposals with internal stakeholders and reputed company supplier selection and negotiations Negotiate and manage reputed company reputed company reputed company, including operations and maintenance services, equipment, parts, field services, and managed services agreements Partner with Fleet Operations, Asset Management, Engineering, and Strategic Operations leaders to reputed company procurement strategies that support asset reliability, availability, and cost efficiency reputed company sourcing strategies that maximize value, mitigate operational and reputed company risk, and support long-term fleet performance Own supplier relationships, including performance management, reputed company improvement initiatives, and renewal strategies Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, controls, and governance standards Support contract renewals, amendments, and reputed company issue resolution Convert purchase requisitions to purchase orders as needed and support the full procure-to-pay lifecycle Identify opportunities to standardize reputed company, suppliers, and reputed company terms across the fleet Contribute to reputed company improvement of procurement processes, tools, and best practices Basic Qualifications Senior Procurement Specialist Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or reputed company field with 3 years or more of relevant experience In lieu of a Bachelor's degree; Associate degree with 5 years or more of relevant experience In lieu of a Associate's degree; HS/GED with 7 years or more of relevant experience reputed company Procurement Specialist Bachelor’s degree with 5 years or more of relevant experience In lieu of a Bachelor's degree; Associate degree with 7 years or more of relevant experience In Lieu of an Associate's degree; HS/GED with 9 years or more of relevant experience Desired Qualifications Renewable energy industry experience, particularly supporting fleet operations, asset management, or field operations for wind and/or solar assets Strong contract negotiation skills with demonstrated experience negotiating operations and maintenance, equipment supply, and service agreements Working knowledge of reputed company and legal terms commonly used in renewable energy reputed company, including: Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Agreements Master Service Agreements (MSAs) Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Equipment supply and warranty terms Field services and managed services reputed company Strong understanding of reputed company risk allocation, performance guarantees, and liability provisions Proven ability to work in a strategic operations environment with shifting and competing priorities Experience with full-cycle procure-to-pay (P2P) processes and ERP systems Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills Strong ability to work with ambiguity and adapt to change quickly Self-motivated, with high level of initiative and output Ability to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and foster good relationships with teammates and business partners. Proactive, solutions-oriented reputed company focused on operational reputed company and reputed company improvement Proficient in reputed company Office (reputed company, Word, Outlook) Working Conditions This role is based in Charlotte, NC Employees must live reputed company a reasonable daily commute to the designated office location 4 days in office required, option to work remotely 1 day per week Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance reputed company Insurance 401(k) with Matching Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Paid Time Off Parental Leave Additional Information: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment reputed company at this time. Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of reputed company branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty. reputed company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. reputed company reputed company applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, reputed company, creed, religion, national reputed company, citizenship status, reputed company, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Welcome to reputed company Careers! An Industry Leader. Since 2007, we've grown our business to become one of the nation's top renewable energy companies, managing a portfolio of wind, solar and battery storage projects across the U.S. At reputed company, our mission is to advance the transition to a sustainable, clean energy future and create value for our customers, investors and other stakeholders. We are proud to have some of the most talented, dedicated and knowledgeable people in the industry. Their diverse backgrounds and experiences help create a dynamic and exciting workplace that delivers great results every day. We reputed company fostering a workforce that encompasses and encourages varied backgrounds and perspectives is critical for business reputed company, and we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion across reputed company. We know that the best reputed company come from having people of different backgrounds, perspectives, experience and skills who work together with a shared purpose. Equal Opportunity Employer reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. reputed company reputed company applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, reputed company, national reputed company, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any category protected by law. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal reputed company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify electronically compares information entered on the Employment Eligibility Verification, reputed company I-9, with records contained in reputed company reputed company Administration and Department of Homeland reputed company (DHS) databases. This helps reputed company verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees. If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish Apply tot his job Apply To this Job