Renewable Energy Procurement Specialist
Zelestra
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Job Description
Join Zelestra: Powering a Carbon-Free Future
At Zelestra, we’re driving global decarbonization with innovative, large-scale renewable energy solutions. With 20+ years of experience in 13 countries and a portfolio of 20 GW of carbon-free projects, we deliver results that matter. Our 800+ professionals thrive on collaboration, sustainability, and making a real impact—backed by EQT, one of the world’s largest fund managers. Ready to help shape a sustainable world? Join us!
This Renewable Energy Procurement Specialist role supports procurement for Zelestra's expanding U.S. portfolio of utility‑scale solar, BESS, and wind projects in a fast-paced environment.
Role Summary
Industry: Utility-Scale Renewable Energy
Location: U.S. Remote
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Role Reports To: Senior Procurement Manager
Position Snapshot
Zelestra is hiring a Renewable Energy Procurement Specialist to support procurement for its expanding U.S. portfolio of utility‑scale solar, BESS, and wind projects. This role helps execute sourcing strategies, manage suppliers, and support contract administration for major electrical and balance‑of‑system equipment. This role partners with the U.S. and Spain teams.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field
- 2–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or contract administration
- Experience managing purchase orders and supplier communications
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with pricing tables and contract data
- Experience working with SAP and Microsoft software, such as PowerPoint and Excel
Position Responsibilities
Procurement Execution
- Issue POs and contracts; support RFP/RFQ events for major equipment
- Manage pricing reviews, bid comparisons, and supplier evaluations
- Work closely with the Construction team on negotiations, agreement drafting, and exhibit tracking on the EPC side
Supplier & Contract Management
- Assist with negotiations, delivery schedules, and commercial terms
- Track milestones, payments, deliveries, and credit support
- Maintain procurement and contract records
- RFP Management
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Align with Engineering, Legal, Finance, Construction, and PM teams
- Support payments, compliance reviews, and delivery issue resolution
Compliance & Risk
- Support domestic content, certifications, and FEOC disclosures
- Monitor delivery risks, LD exposure, warranties, and maintain risk logs
Systems & Reporting
- Manage ERP/procurement data and trackers
- Prepare summaries and reports for leadership
- Working with Financial Models
- Documentation controls
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated starting salary for this position is based on experience, qualifications, and education in a remote-working environment: $80,600 - $95,000. Zelestra offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, and a competitive bonus program. Zelestra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Let's co-build a carbon-free tomorrow! Visit us at zelestra.energy
Key skills/competency
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Sourcing
- Contract Administration
- Renewable Energy
- Solar Energy
- Wind Energy
- BESS
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
How to Get Hired at Zelestra
- Research Zelestra's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor, focusing on their commitment to decarbonization and large-scale renewable projects.
- Tailor your resume for Renewable Energy Procurement Specialist roles: Highlight experience in supply chain, sourcing, contract administration, and project support within the renewable energy sector, using keywords from the job description.
- Showcase relevant experience: Emphasize your proficiency with SAP and Microsoft software, purchase order management, RFP/RFQ processes, and cross-functional coordination.
- Prepare for competency-based interviews: Be ready to discuss how your experience in procurement, supplier management, and risk mitigation aligns with Zelestra's needs for their Renewable Energy Procurement Specialist position.
- Network strategically: Connect with current Zelestra employees on LinkedIn to gain insights into the company culture and specific team dynamics within procurement.
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