Procurement Specialist- Development

Deriva Energy•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Deriva Energy is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support development-stage procurement activities across its utility-scale solar and energy storage portfolio. This role is responsible for supporting strategic sourcing, supplier engagement, and commercial execution for major project scopes, including long-lead equipment and EPC-related services. The position partners closely with development, engineering, legal, finance, and project execution teams to align procurement strategy with project schedules, interconnection requirements, and overall commercial objectives.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with one (1) year or more of relative work experience
In lieu of an associate’s degree, High school diploma/GED plus two (2) years or more of related experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years or more of relative experience
Experience supporting procurement for renewable energy, infrastructure, or construction-related projects
Strong contract negotiation experience across equipment supply, EPC, or construction agreements
Working knowledge of commercial terms including performance guarantees, liquidated damages, warranties, indemnities, and schedule risk allocation
Familiarity with development-stage procurement and interconnection-driven timelines
Understanding of supplier performance management in project environments
Experience operating in a SOX-controlled environment with strong procurement governance and audit support
Understanding of commercial risk allocation and supplier performance management
Experience with procure-to-pay (P2P) processes and ERP systems (e.g., IBM Maximo and NetSuite)
Strong organizational, analytical, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Support strategic sourcing activities for development projects, including major equipment (modules, inverters, transformers, switchgear), EPC services, and long-lead materials
Assist in developing and executing procurement strategies aligned with project schedules, interconnection milestones, and budget targets
Prepare and issue RFPs and RFQs, evaluate proposals, and support various stakeholders across Deriva
Support negotiations and execution of key project agreements, including equipment supply agreements and EPC agreements
Coordinate vendor qualification, equipment selection, and supplier onboarding
Track procurement milestones and supplier deliverables to support project timelines
Support supplier performance management and issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and internal controls
Support standardization of procurement processes, templates, and commercial terms