Procurement Coordinator

Doist; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Clean Energy in Charlottesville, VA, seeks a Procurement Coordinator to join the Procurement Team and support development and implementation of renewable energy projects through strategic purchasing.

The role requires experience in procurement, knowledge of renewable energy systems, and the ability to analyze market trends and supplier performance, reporting to the Sr. Director of Strategic Procurement.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement for renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of PV and battery storage systems desirable.
• Experience with project preconstruction processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist procurement team by qualifying suppliers to ensure policy compliance.
• Prepare formal requests for proposals for goods and services.
• Evaluate project, consultant, and equipment proposals.
• Award or reject suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of delivery and pricing.
• Provide feedback to Strategic Procurement and vendors.
• Demonstrate knowledge of renewable energy systems and project management processes.
• Analyze market trends, risk, and price; maintain industry relationships.
• Communicate project and equipment status with stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement

Renewable energy

Engineering principles

Project management

Construction management

Supplier qualification

Market analysis

Job description

Apex Clean Energy is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to join our Procurement Team to assist with preparing and coordinating the development and implementation of renewable energy projects through purchasing goods and services from external resources critical to project success. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Strategic Procurement within the Strategic Procurement Department, this position plays a vital part in the company’s overall business strategy as it requires strategic planning and analysis to acquire these goods and services at the best possible value.Our ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role or function and bring knowledge of renewable energy systems, engineering principles, project management processes, construction management processes, and procurement. Knowledge of renewable energy photovoltaic and battery storage systems is highly desirable. Experience with project preconstruction processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assists the procurement team by qualifying suppliers to ensure that they comply with Apex’s corporate policies.
• Prepares formal requests for proposals for goods and services.
• Evaluates project, consultant, and equipment proposals.
• Awards and rejects suppliers.
• Monitors the supplier’s performance in terms of delivery and pricing by interfacing with other internal Apex departments and team members.
• Provides feedback to the Strategic Procurement Department and consultants/vendors.
• Has knowledge of renewable energy systems, engineering principles, project management processes, and construction management processes.
• Has experience with project preconstruction processes.
• Analyze current market trends, risk, and price.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships within the renewable energy industry.
• Communicate project and equipment status with multiple stakeholders.