Procurement Specialist- Development

Deriva Energy is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support procurement activities for its renewable energy projects, including solar and energy storage. The role involves strategic sourcing, supplier engagement, and collaboration with various teams to align procurement strategies with project goals. The position is based at the company's headquarters in Charlotte, NC, requiring four days in-office work each week.
Overview
Job Description:
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.


Position Summary
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

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 Affirmative Action E