Procurement Specialist (Renewable Energy)

Leeward Energy; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeward Renewable Energy seeks a Procurement Specialist in Dallas, TX to purchase solar inverter and wind turbine parts, high-voltage components, and services for project needs. You will handle sourcing, procurement, and closing of purchasing transactions within a fast-paced renewables team.

Requires 5+ years in procurement, energy sector experience, and strong organizational skills. The role involves coordinating with departments, legal, and vendors to meet project schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Associates or BS in a related field (BS preferred).
• 5+ years of experience.
• Experience working in an energy industry.
• Detail oriented with a demonstrated high level of organization.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency when faced with important procurement issues that impact schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Review and process purchase requisitions submitted by the company’s departments.
• Establish, vet, and maintain vendors including maintaining contractors’ safety records in ISN.
• Maintain vendor insurance certificate database and resolve policy discrepancies.
• Assist departments in product search, sourcing, obtaining price quotes and product availability.
• Manage RFPs and contract bids, review terms and conditions.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms to reduce costs and meet objectives.
• Liaison between vendors and legal counsel when executing service and supply agreements.
• Coordinate material deliveries and contractors to meet operational assignments.
• Enter purchase orders and proposals in database, submit purchase orders and service agreements to vendors.
• Review, research and investigate receiving and billing documents against approved purchase orders and resolve invoicing discrepancies with internal contacts.
• Maintain and update internal purchasing documents on company share-drive.
• Process RMAs - returns of goods to vendors.
• Assist with annual inventory counts.
• Maintain material and component database.
• Facilitate shipping of goods inbound and outbound.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Purchase agreements knowledge

Sense of urgency

Prioritization

Energy industry experience

5+ years experience

Education

Associates or BS in related field

Job description

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging anAmerican energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own andoperateover30utility-scalewind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling4gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.

LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.

TheProcurement Specialistwill purchase solar inverter and wind turbine parts, high-voltage components, field contractors, and crane services for Leeward’s projects. The individual will handle the sourcing, the procurement, and the closing of the purchasing transaction. This positionis available in Dallas TX andprovides a perfect opportunity for an experienced renewable energy professional looking for high pace work within a small team, the ability to expand their experience, work with all levels of the organization, and contribute to the company's success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and process purchase requisition s submitted by the company’s departments.
• Establish, vet, and maintain vendors including maintaining contractors’ safety records in ISN.
• Maintain vendor insurance certificate database and resolve policy discrepancies.
• Assist departments in product search, sourcing, obtaining price quotes and product availability.
• Manage RFP’s and cont ract bids, review terms and conditions.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms to reduce costs and meet operational and financial objectives.
• Liaison between vendors and legal counsel when executing service and supply agreements.
• Coordinate material deliveries and contractors to meet operational assignments.
• Enter purchase orders and proposals in database, submit purchase orders and service agreements to vendors.
• Review, research and investigate receiving and billing documents against approved Purchase Orders and resolve invoicing discrepancies and disputes accordingly with the appropriate internal contacts / department(s).
• Maintain and update internal purchasing documents on company share-drive.
• Process RMA’s - returns of goods to vendors.
• Assist with annual inventory counts.
• Maintain material and component database.
• Facilitate shipping of goods inbound and outbound.

Qualifications:

• Associates or BS in a related field (BS preferred)
• 5+ years of experience
• Experience working in an energy industry
• Detail oriented with a demonstrated high level of organization
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency when faced with important procurement issues that impact the schedule and budgets of renewable projects.
• Demonstrate excellent intrapersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of purchase agreements and inherent contractual risks
• Able to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced business environment

Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.