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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. Our mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world's most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America's clean energy future. 

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. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Strategic Procurement within the Strategic Procurement Department, this position plays a vital part in the company's overall business strategy as it requires strategic planning and analysis to acquire these goods and services at the best possible value.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role or function and bring knowledge of renewable energy systems, engineering principles, project management processes, construction management processes, and procurement. Knowledge of renewable energy photovoltaic and battery storage systems is highly desirable. Experience with project preconstruction processes is essential.

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.
• Has knowledge of renewable energy systems, engineering principles, project management processes, and construction management processes.
• Has experience with project preconstruction processes.
• 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.

To succeed as a Procurement Coordinator at Apex Clean Energy, you'll need to excel within the following criteria:

• 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
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally
• Demonstrated independent thinking, initiative, and creativity
• Ability to function successfully both independently and within a team
• Demonstrated professional appearance and conduct
• Ability to work from our headquarters in Charlottesville, VA

Work Environment:

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

How You'll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits.

• A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
• A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
• Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Benefits Offered: 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

At this time, Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.