Deriva Energy
Lead IT Procurement Specialist
Deriva Energy, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
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Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., is a nationwide leader in sustainable energy providing wind, solar, resilient backup power, and managed energy services to over 1,000 projects across the U.S., with a total electric capacity of more than 5,100 megawatts of nonregulated renewable energy. It is seeking a Lead Procurement Specialist – IT to be based in its Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Strategic Operations Procurement, the Lead Procurement Specialist will be responsible for the management and execution of activities surrounding the procurement of IT Software, Goods and Services, with a large focus on sourcing, negotiation, and contract management. This is the lead level of the Procurement classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in various areas of specialization, with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
Prepare and issue Request for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate proposals with internal stakeholders and lead contractual negotiations with suppliers
Negotiate information technology agreements and support contract renewals (e.g., licensing, infrastructure, networking, and telecom agreements)
Develop sourcing strategies that maximize value and mitigate risks to the company and its clients
Work with IT functional leaders to discuss and establish strategic procurement initiatives
Safeguard, and ensure adherence to, all company procurement processes and policies
Convert purchase requisitions to purchase orders, as needed
Own the supplier relationships to include developing, maintaining and fostering the partnerships for continuous improvement and effective performance management
Assist in other day-to-day Procurement tasks as required
Basic Requirements
Bachelor's degree in IT, Supply-Chain, Business Administration or related field + 7 years' work experience
Associates degree in IT, Supply-Chain, Business Administration or related field + 9 years' work experience
HS/GED + 11 years' work experience
Desired Qualifications
Strong negotiation skills & working knowledge of IT sourcing and contracting techniques, with a proven track record in IT procurement
Excellent organizational and time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong ability to deal with ambiguity and adapt to change
Understanding of, and experience with, legal terms and conditions and experience negotiating information technology terms and agreements such as End User License Agreements (EULA), SaaS/cloud agreements, Support and Maintenance Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Telecom agreements, Managed Services contracts, and more.
Thorough understanding of full-cycle procure to pay process & previous experience using an ERP system
Working knowledge in all Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently within a team environment
Positive, proactive approach to enhancing procurement methods and company practices
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in electrical engineering
Strong problem-solving skills
Proficiency in computer programming (any language)
Experience with PLC programming and configuration
Experience with power engineering
Experience with computer networking
Self-motivated, with a high level of initiative
Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet stated deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and foster good relationships with teammates and business partners
Working Conditions
This position is located in Charlotte, NC
This is an in person position; employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the designated office location.
4 days in office required, option to work remotely 1 day per week
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 Affi…
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Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., is a nationwide leader in sustainable energy providing wind, solar, resilient backup power, and managed energy services to over 1,000 projects across the U.S., with a total electric capacity of more than 5,100 megawatts of nonregulated renewable energy. It is seeking a Lead Procurement Specialist – IT to be based in its Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Strategic Operations Procurement, the Lead Procurement Specialist will be responsible for the management and execution of activities surrounding the procurement of IT Software, Goods and Services, with a large focus on sourcing, negotiation, and contract management. This is the lead level of the Procurement classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in various areas of specialization, with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
Prepare and issue Request for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate proposals with internal stakeholders and lead contractual negotiations with suppliers
Negotiate information technology agreements and support contract renewals (e.g., licensing, infrastructure, networking, and telecom agreements)
Develop sourcing strategies that maximize value and mitigate risks to the company and its clients
Work with IT functional leaders to discuss and establish strategic procurement initiatives
Safeguard, and ensure adherence to, all company procurement processes and policies
Convert purchase requisitions to purchase orders, as needed
Own the supplier relationships to include developing, maintaining and fostering the partnerships for continuous improvement and effective performance management
Assist in other day-to-day Procurement tasks as required
Basic Requirements
Bachelor's degree in IT, Supply-Chain, Business Administration or related field + 7 years' work experience
Associates degree in IT, Supply-Chain, Business Administration or related field + 9 years' work experience
HS/GED + 11 years' work experience
Desired Qualifications
Strong negotiation skills & working knowledge of IT sourcing and contracting techniques, with a proven track record in IT procurement
Excellent organizational and time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong ability to deal with ambiguity and adapt to change
Understanding of, and experience with, legal terms and conditions and experience negotiating information technology terms and agreements such as End User License Agreements (EULA), SaaS/cloud agreements, Support and Maintenance Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Telecom agreements, Managed Services contracts, and more.
Thorough understanding of full-cycle procure to pay process & previous experience using an ERP system
Working knowledge in all Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently within a team environment
Positive, proactive approach to enhancing procurement methods and company practices
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in electrical engineering
Strong problem-solving skills
Proficiency in computer programming (any language)
Experience with PLC programming and configuration
Experience with power engineering
Experience with computer networking
Self-motivated, with a high level of initiative
Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet stated deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and foster good relationships with teammates and business partners
Working Conditions
This position is located in Charlotte, NC
This is an in person position; employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the designated office location.
4 days in office required, option to work remotely 1 day per week
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 Affi…
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