Procurement Associate

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Entrepreneurial culture

Job summary

Primergy is seeking an Associate, Procurement to support our growth in the solar energy sector. This role involves managing procurement contracts, establishing tracking systems for orders, and building relationships with suppliers to ensure efficient delivery of services.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree. Strong communication, analytical skills, and a background in solar or energy storage are preferred. Join us to contribute to innovative energy solutions!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in procurement or contract management.
• Experience within the solar and energy storage industry preferred.
• Previous roles requiring communication with external parties are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage executed procurement contracts prior to turn over.
• Establish a tracking system for open order management.
• Procure high voltage equipment as per project specifications.
• Create supplier performance metrics.
• Provide market intelligence feedback to larger organization.

Skills

Supply chain management

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Contract negotiation

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Primergy is a developer, owner, and operator specializing in utility‑scale solar PV and battery storage projects across the United States. The company manages a significant portfolio of operational and development‑stage projects across major energy markets, including ERCOT, MISO, PJM, CAISO, WECC, and SERC. With a diverse and talented team bringing decades of expertise in renewable energy project development, financing, construction, and operations, Primergy leads the industry in delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions. Primergy is a portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and is the primary investment platform for Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners’ solar and solar plus energy storage activities in North America.

Primergy is growing our experienced team to manage the significant growth in our business. We offer a fun, entrepreneurial culture, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with an experienced, achievement‑oriented team.

Role & Responsibilities

The Associate, Procurement will play an integral role in Primergy’s significant growth by supporting the Procurements team’s processes, procedures, vendor relationships, and market intel. Working with existing procurement resources, the role is focused on ensuring that executed contracts are managed efficiently and consistently prior to handoff to the Project Execution Team, while also maintaining relationships with key suppliers, ensuring on‑time deliverables, and supporting any pre‑execution activities for the team when requested. The position requires experience in supply chain, vendor management, schedule/process management, and analytics, ideally within the solar and energy storage industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage executed procurement contracts prior to turnover to Project Execution Team.
• Establish a tracking system for open order management and milestone achievements, host regular vendor check‑ins, monitor/maintain contracted deliverables, process reviews and approvals between organizational stakeholders, support contract change orders/amendments/notices, and appropriately store all relevant correspondence.
• Procure high voltage breakers and other high voltage equipment as required by project specifications; handle RFQ issuance, technical evaluation, vendor selection, and contract negotiation.
• Create supplier performance metrics for objective performance of active agreements.
• Provide relevant feedback to teammates to support/improve new contract negotiations of same or similar product types.
• Prepare management presentations based on information from supplier proposals, active agreements, and team members.
• Provide market intelligence feedback to Operations and the larger organization based on third‑party reports and active vendor feedback.
• Support RFP initiatives led by Procurement Directors and Managers for new purchase agreements.
• Support relationship‑building programs with new and existing suppliers.
• Assist with executive team and board material approvals for new purchase agreements or amendments to existing agreements.
• Stay up to date on geopolitical factors related to goods and services purchased within the Procurement department.
• Manage equipment storage when applicable.

Equipment Storage Management

Own end‑to‑end storage lifecycle for high‑voltage breakers (HVBs) and main power transformers (MPTs) for equipment not actively assigned to a project site. Scope includes:

• Initiate storage planning 5–6 months prior to equipment delivery; evaluate U.S. vs. overseas storage based on tariff exposure, detainment risk, geographical risk, title transfer, and alternative project assignments.
• Source and evaluate storage vendors; issue RFPs with complete equipment handling, maintenance, and warranty requirements; negotiate and execute storage agreements.
• Coordinate with tax, legal, and insurance partners on storage‑related obligations, insurable value, and facility compliance.
• Oversee delivery inspections, schedule ongoing condition audits, review monthly/annual storage reports, and ensure OEM warranty extension requirements are met during storage periods.
• Manage storage invoice approvals, payment tracking, and lien waiver collection.

Process Maintenance and Development

• Maintain, adhere to, and improve processes specific to contract management and procurement, such as contract administration, document repository, and vendor communications.

Outside Projects

There will be opportunities for creatively engaging across departments to ensure Primergy is acquiring, building, and operating the best projects available. We look for outside‑the‑box thinking and encourage personnel to ask questions. Please be prepared to reach beyond your assigned role in order to ensure the success of the Primergy team, while maintaining focus on your primary responsibilities.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

2+ years of increasingly progressive experience in procurement, contract management, asset management, operations, or a similar function.

Solar and/or energy storage experience is preferred.

Previous experience where communication with external parties was prevalent is preferred.

Skill Set

• Honesty, transparency, and integrity.
• Clear and direct communication with internal team members and external vendors alike.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage deadlines.
• Driven, resourceful, and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Rigorous attention to detail, work ethic, personal responsibility, work product ownership, and organizational skills.
• Requires the ability to stay current with changing technologies, pricing, policies, regulations, and trends influencing the continued adoption of renewable energy.
• Ability to quickly step into new tasks and adapt to new circumstances in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours when necessary.