Procurement Specialist

Deriva Energy Holdco I LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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, a Brookfield Renewable U.S. portfolio company, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support vendor relationships across wind, solar, and other renewable projects.

You will onboard vendors, maintain documentation, and track performance with precision while collaborating with procurement, project management, and finance teams. The role emphasizes detail orientation, ERP/CMMS familiarity, and strong communication to ensure compliant, timely service delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience in vendor coordination or related field.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related.
• Experience with ERP or CMMS systems.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, vendor management workflows, and contract/compliance concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic reporting tools.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vendor coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s or Associate in supply chain, logistics, business

Tools

ERP systems

CMMS systems

Microsoft Excel

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 **escalate** 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 remotely 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 Affimative 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.

About Deriva Energy

Welcome to Deriva Energy Careers! An Industry Leader. Since 2007, we've grown our business to become one of the nation's top renewable energy companies, managing a portfolio of wind, solar and battery storage projects across the U.S. At Deriva Energy, our mission is to advance the transition to a sustainable, clean energy future and create value for our customers, investors and other stakeholders. We are proud to have some of the most talented, dedicated and knowledgeable people in the industry. Their diverse backgrounds and experiences help create a dynamic and exciting workplace that delivers great results every day. We believe fostering a workforce that encompasses and encourages varied backgrounds and perspectives is critical for business success, and we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion across our company. We know that the best ideas come from having people of different backgrounds, perspectives, experience and skills who work together with a shared purpose.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative 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.

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