Deriva Energy, LLC
Senior/Lead Strategic Procurement Specialist
Deriva Energy, LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
**Job Description:**Deriva Energy is a nationwide 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 capacity.Deriva Energy is seeking a **Senior or Lead 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, North Carolina.Reporting to the **Associate Director, Strategic Operations Procurement**, this senior/lead-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.**Key Focus Areas*** Strategic Operations procurement* Fleet operations support for renewable assets* Wind, solar, and energy storage technologies* Contract negotiation and commercial risk management* Supplier performance and long-term value creation**Responsibilities*** Lead **strategic sourcing initiatives** supporting fleet operations across Deriva Energy’s renewable energy portfolio* Prepare and issue **Requests for Proposals (RFPs)**; evaluate proposals with internal stakeholders and lead supplier selection and negotiations* Negotiate and manage **complex commercial contracts**, 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 develop procurement strategies that support asset reliability, availability, and cost efficiency* Develop sourcing strategies that **maximize value, mitigate operational and commercial risk**, and support long-term fleet performance* Own supplier relationships, including performance management, continuous improvement initiatives, and renewal strategies* Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, controls, and governance standards* Support contract renewals, amendments, and commercial issue resolution* Convert purchase requisitions to purchase orders as needed and support the full **procure-to-pay lifecycle*** Identify opportunities to standardize contracts, suppliers, and commercial terms across the fleet* Contribute to continuous 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 related 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**Lead 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 commercial and legal terms commonly used in renewable energy contracts, including:
+ Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Agreements
+ Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
+ Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
+ Equipment supply and warranty terms
+ Field services and managed services contracts* Strong understanding of **commercial 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 mindset focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)**Working Conditions*** This role is based in **Charlotte, NC*** Employees must live within 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* Vision 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 Visa at this time.Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all 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.Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, 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.At Deriva Energy, 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 believe fostering a workforce that encompasses and encourages varied backgrounds and perspectives is critical for business success, and we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion across our company. We know that the best ideas come from having people of different backgrounds, perspectives, experience and skills who work together with a shared purpose.**Equal Opportunity Employer**Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any category protected by law.Deriva Energy participates in E-Verify. E-Verify electronically compares information entered on the Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9, with records contained in Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr
+ Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Agreements
+ Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
+ Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
+ Equipment supply and warranty terms
+ Field services and managed services contracts* Strong understanding of **commercial 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 mindset focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)**Working Conditions*** This role is based in **Charlotte, NC*** Employees must live within 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* Vision 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 Visa at this time.Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all 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.Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, 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.At Deriva Energy, 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 believe fostering a workforce that encompasses and encourages varied backgrounds and perspectives is critical for business success, and we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion across our company. We know that the best ideas come from having people of different backgrounds, perspectives, experience and skills who work together with a shared purpose.**Equal Opportunity Employer**Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any category protected by law.Deriva Energy participates in E-Verify. E-Verify electronically compares information entered on the Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9, with records contained in Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr