Procurement Specialist

derivaenergy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Deriva Energy in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Procurement Specialist to support vendor relationships across solar, wind, and other renewable projects. The role emphasizes onboarding, documentation, compliance, and data reporting to ensure reliable service delivery.

Based in Charlotte with a hybrid work option (4 days in office, remote once per week), the candidate will coordinate with procurement, project management, and finance teams to maintain records and manage vendor communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year in vendor coordination, supplier management, procurement, logistics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in onboarding and documentation of vendors for renewable energy projects.
• Maintain records of vendor contracts, certifications, insurance documents, and compliance materials.
• Track vendor performance data, service milestones, and deliverables with close attention to detail.
• Coordinate with procurement, project management, and finance teams to support vendor-related needs.
• Identify discrepancies, missing documentation, or process gaps and elevate as appropriate.
• Prepare basic reports related to vendor performance, compliance status, and contract timelines.
• Support contract renewals and vendor communications under management guidance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's/Associate degree in supply chain, logistics, business

Tools

ERP systems

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., is a national leader in sustainable energy solutions including wind, solar, backup power, and energy management services. With over 5,100 megawatts of nonregulated renewable energy capacity, we are shaping the future of clean energy in the U.S.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support vendor relationships for our growing renewable operations. This role is ideal for a career professional who is eager to develop a strong foundation in the procurement field related to supplier management while contributing to clean energy initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate documentation, vendor compliance, and reliable service delivery across solar, wind, and other renewable energy projects.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in the onboarding and documentation of vendors supporting renewable energy projects
• Maintain accurate records of vendor contracts, certifications, insurance documents, and compliance materials
• Track vendor performance data, service milestones, and deliverables with close attention to detail
• Coordinate with internal teams (procurement, project management, finance) to support vendor-related needs
• Help identify discrepancies, missing documentation, or process gaps and elevate as appropriate
• Prepare basic reports related to vendor performance, compliance status, and contract timelines
• Support contract renewals and vendor communications under management guidance

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• One (1) year or more experience in vendor coordination, supplier management, materials management, procurement, logistics, or a related field

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field
• Experience using ERP or CMMS systems
• Familiarity with procurement processes, vendor management workflows, and contract or compliance concepts
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic reporting tools
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and teamwork skills

Working Conditions

• This role is based in Charlotte, NC. 4 days in office required with option to work remote once per week.
• Employees must live within a reasonable daily commute to the designated office location

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• 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 Aff