Senior/Lead Strategic Procurement Specialist

Deriva Energy•Headquarters, KY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Overview Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the U.S. renewables market, with over 6.5 GW of operating or under-construction wind, solar, and storage projects nationwide. Backed by Brookfield Renewable, Deriva is positioned for significant growth across its clean energy portfolio. We are committed to advancing energy independence through resilient, carbon-free generation while delivering innovative solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations. Summary Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the U.S. renewables market, with over 6.5 GW of operating or under-construction wind, solar, and storage projects nationwide. Backed by Brookfield Renewable, Deriva is positioned for significant growth across its clean energy portfolio. We are committed to advancing energy independence through resilient, carbon-free generation while delivering innovative solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations. Deriva Energy is seeking a Senior or Lead Procurement Specialist to serve as a senior hand-on procurement leader supporting day‑to‑day sourcing and purchasing support for its renewable energy fleet. This role will be based at the company’s headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role will be responsible for ensuring timely, compliant, and cost‑effective procurement in support of wind, solar, and energy storage operations. This position is ideal for a hands‑on experience procurement specialist who is comfortable working with a remote team and operating in a fast‑paced field‑operations environment.

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

Experience supporting operations, maintenance, or field services procurement in energy, infrastructure, industrial, or asset-intensive environments.
Renewable energy experience (wind, solar, storage), particularly fleet or asset operations
Experience sourcing complex parts and negotiating O&M, equipment supply, and field services contracts
Working knowledge of MSAs, SLAs, warranties, and commercial risk allocation
Strong operational judgment in fast-moving, ambiguity-heavy environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP / EAM tools (e.g., IBM Maximo)

Responsibilities

Operational Procurement Execution Lead and execute procurement activities for operations, maintenance, equipment, spare parts, and field services supporting wind, solar, and energy storage assets
Provide direct procurement support to field operations teams, including urgent and unplanned operational needs, outage response, and critical equipment sourcing
Ensure adherence to procurement policies, controls, and approval thresholds and best practices across the team.
Sourcing & Supplier Management Oversee sourcing activities and guide and issue RFPs, bid evaluations, and supplier recommendations for major equipment and services.
Lead or support contract negotiations for higher‑risk or higher‑value agreements.
Own key supplier relationships, including performance management and renewals.
Drive supplier standardization and preferred vendor strategies across the fleet.
Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, tools, and templates.
Cross‑Functional Partnership Partner closely with Fleet Operations, Asset Management, Engineering, Finance, and others in the procurement organization to execute on operational corporate initiatives.
Align procurement execution with asset reliability, availability, and cost objectives.
Translate operational needs into clear procurement direction for the team.