Procurement Specialist – Operations

Geronimo Power, LLC•Bloomington, MN

3d•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Operations Procurement Specialist supports the timely, accurate, and policy-compliant acquisition of materials, equipment, rentals, training, spare parts, and services for operating renewable energy facilities. This role coordinates day-to-day purchasing activities, supplier administration, purchase order lifecycle management, receiving and invoice issue resolution, and procurement reporting. The position partners closely with Operations, plant personnel, Finance, Accounts Payable, and suppliers to maintain continuity of operations across the fleet.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, operations, project coordination, or a related field.
Experience creating and managing purchase orders and working directly with suppliers.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and follow established processes.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently drive issues through resolution.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, operations, project coordination, or a related field.
Experience with ERP and procurement platforms such as NetSuite or similar systems.
Experience supporting operations, maintenance, construction, utility, energy, industrial, or manufacturing environments.
Renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, or power generation industry experience.
Experience supporting supplier onboarding, RFQ administration, and invoice reconciliation activities.
Familiarity with procurement policies, contract administration, and supplier qualification processes.

Responsibilities

Process procurement requests for materials, equipment, rentals, training, spare parts, and services supporting operating renewable energy facilities.
Prepare and issue Requests for Quote (RFQs), obtain competitive quotations, and organize supplier responses for evaluation.
Create, maintain, and process purchase orders, change orders, and related procurement documentation in accordance with company policies and approval requirements.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to confirm scope, pricing, coding, budget availability, delivery requirements, and other information necessary to process procurement requests.
Track open purchase orders and proactively follow up on deliveries, acknowledgments, and outstanding actions.
Support supplier onboarding activities, including coordination of required vendor documentation such as W-9s, insurance certificates, payment information, and compliance requirements.
Communicate with suppliers regarding quotations, purchase orders, delivery schedules, order acknowledgments, invoicing requirements, and issue resolution.
Maintain supplier records and procurement documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.
Assist with supplier performance tracking and ongoing supplier relationship management activities.
Coordinate receiving documentation and assist with ensuring materials and spare parts are properly received, recorded, and reconciled.
Research and resolve purchase order, receiving, and invoice discrepancies in partnership with suppliers, Finance, Accounts Payable, and Operations personnel.
Support emergency and unplanned operational procurement needs with a strong sense of urgency.
Build strong working relationships with plant personnel and understand operational priorities across the fleet.
Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier documentation, approvals, quotations, and supporting files.
Assist with procurement reporting, spend analysis, supplier data management, and open-order tracking.
Support sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, process improvements, and special projects as assigned.
Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, supplier responsiveness, standardization, and internal controls.
Support implementation and continuous improvement of procurement systems, workflows, and procedures.