LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (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.
The Procurement Specialist will 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 position is available in Dallas TX and provides 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 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 RFP’s and contract 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 is preferred
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
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.
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.Skills Required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 5+ years of procurement or related experience
- Experience working in the energy or renewable energy industry
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated sense of urgency on schedule- and budget-impacting procurement issues
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of purchase agreements and contractual risk
- Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without visa sponsorship
What We Do
Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a leading renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 24 renewable energy facilities across nine states totaling about 2,500 megawatts of generating capacity. LRE is actively developing and contracting new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with 1.9 gigawatts contracted and 20 gigawatts under development and construction spanning over 100 projects. LRE is committed to providing long-term, sustainable energy solutions across all its projects that benefit its community partners while protecting and enhancing the environment. LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, an investment arm of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans with C$121 billion in net assets (as of December 31, 2021). For more information, visit www.leewardenergy.com.
