Procurement Specialist- Development

Main Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing activities for development projects, including major equipment (modules, inverters, transformers, switchgear), EPC services, and long-lead materials
• Aid 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
• Sustain 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