Procurement Specialist- Development

Procurement Specialist

Deriva Energy is a leading independent power producer in the U.S. renewable energy sector, with over 6.5 GW of operating or under-construction wind, solar, and storage projects nationwide. Backed by Brookfield Renewable, Deriva is positioned for continued growth across its clean energy portfolio and is committed to advancing energy independence through resilient, carbon-free power generation.

Deriva Energy is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support development-stage procurement activities across its utility-scale solar and energy storage portfolio.

This role is responsible for supporting strategic sourcing, supplier engagement, and commercial execution for major project scopes, including long-lead equipment and EPC-related services. The position partners closely with development, engineering, legal, finance, and project execution teams to align procurement strategy with project schedules, interconnection requirements, and overall commercial objectives.

This position will be located at Deriva Energy Headquarters, located in Charlotte, NC.

Main Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing activities for development projects, including major equipment (modules, inverters, transformers, switchgear), EPC services, and long-lead materials
• Assist in developing and executing procurement strategies aligned with project schedules, interconnection milestones, and budget targets
• Prepare and issue RFPs and RFQs, evaluate proposals, and support various stakeholders across Deriva
• Support negotiations and execution of key project agreements, including equipment supply agreements and EPC agreements
• Coordinate vendor qualification, equipment selection, and supplier onboarding
• Track procurement milestones and supplier deliverables to support project timelines
• Support supplier performance management and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and internal controls
• Support standardization of procurement processes, templates, and commercial terms

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's degree with one (1) year or more of relative work experience
• In lieu of an associate's degree, High school diploma/GED plus two (2) years or more of related experience

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two (2) years or more of relative experience
• Experience supporting procurement for renewable energy, infrastructure, or construction-related projects
• Strong contract negotiation experience across equipment supply, EPC, or construction agreements
• Working knowledge of commercial terms including performance guarantees, liquidated damages, warranties, indemnities, and schedule risk allocation
• Familiarity with development-stage procurement and interconnection-driven timelines
• Understanding of supplier performance management in project environments
• Experience operating in a SOX-controlled environment with strong procurement governance and audit support
• Understanding of commercial risk allocation and supplier performance management
• Experience with procure-to-pay (P2P) processes and ERP systems (e.g., IBM Maximo and NetSuite)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams

Working Conditions

• Based in Charlotte, North Carolina (Headquarters)
• Four days in-office required, with option to work one day remotely
• Must reside within reasonable commuting distance to the designated office location or willing to relocate immediately

Other

• Ability to hire at a higher level if the right qualified candidate is identified

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

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 Affirmative 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.