Senior/Lead Strategic Procurement Specialist

Deriva Energy•Charlotte, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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)

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