Senior/Lead Strategic Procurement Specialist

Job Description:

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.

This role is based in Charlotte, NC. All candidates must live within a reasonable commute or be willing to relocate.

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

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

Basic Qualifications

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

Desired Qualifications

• 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)

Working Conditions

• This role is based in Charlotte, NC

• Employees must live within a reasonable daily commute to the designated office location

• 4 days in office required, option to work remotely 1 day per week

Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with Matching

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Parental Leave

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 Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.