Procurement Coordinator

About the role

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America.

Apex Clean Energy is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to join our Procurement Team to assist with preparing and coordinating the development and implementation of renewable energy projects through purchasing goods and services from external resources critical to project success.

Responsibilities

• Assists the procurement team by qualifying suppliers to ensure that they comply with Apex’s corporate policies.
• Prepares formal requests for proposals for goods and services.
• Evaluates project, consultant, and equipment proposals.
• Awards and rejects suppliers.
• Monitors the supplier’s performance in terms of delivery and pricing by interfacing with other internal Apex departments and team members.
• Provides feedback to the Strategic Procurement Department and consultants/vendors.
• Analyze current market trends, risk, and price.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships within the renewable energy industry.
• Communicate project and equipment status with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline from a university or college
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Solid and effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of the procurement process and experience negotiating contracts
• Strong organizational and time management skills; acute awareness and ability to manage to numerous deadlines
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Project
• Fundamental understanding of effective document control
• Accuracy and attention to detail are a must
• Knowledge of renewable energy systems, engineering principles, project management processes, and construction management processes
• Experience with energy storage systems, solar and wind farms is highly desirable
• Experience with project execution processes is essential

Benefits

• Comprehensive high-deductible health plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Group life insurance
• 401(k) corporate matching
• Flexible spending arrangements
• Company paid parking and cell phone
• Fitness and wellness corporate discounts
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays

Pay and Schedule

Base and bonus commensurate with experience. Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.