ROLE OVERVIEWAs the Buyer/Planner, Solar and BESS Equipment, you will handle the Solar PV and Energy Storage buying and planning activities for equipment purchases and logistics. This role will report to the Sr. Director, Procurement.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESPlanning and BuyingDraft PRs/POs & follow up, tracking to completionDay-to-day planning & buying analysisInvoice submissionAnalyze PO metrics (PR→PO, OTD, etc.)Analyze & improve transportation & logistics lanesInventory tracking and improvementManage RFQs for non-critical/non-strategic equipment (e.g. jumper cables, replacement equipment, etc.)Organize and maintain diligence documentation (bankability reports, etc.)Track required certifications and regulatory requirements for all equipment (FEOC compliance, AD/CVD, domestic content, section 201, 301, etc)Support internal compliance reviewsSupport contract management and adherence to commercial terms, including pricing, payment schedules, and incotermsCollaborate with Category Management to ensure contractual terms are current in all associated systemsWork closely with O&M to align on spare parts/replacement needs and RMAsSupporting Procurement on data inputs and systems integration roll outsEnforce procurement policiesEscalations to Procurement Manager, Category Manager and/or Sr. Director as neededResolve supplier quality and AP payment issues in collaboration with internal teams.Support onboarding and qualification of new suppliers.Ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and requirementsContribute to risk management and escalation strategies for global supply chain disruptions.Monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery; expedite as needed.Collaboration & CommunicationDevelop productive working relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Tech Ops, Project Management, Delivery, and Procurement).Consolidate and share key data, graphs, charts, and/or general Procurement & Logisitcs information, as requested by ProcurementProfessional Development & CultureMaintain professional and technical knowledge through ongoing learning (workshops, publications, professional societies).Have Fun and do not take yourself too seriously.Additional duties, as required.REQUIRED COMPETENCIESBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experienceAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, Outlook).Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsPassion to learn new things through self-study and structured settingsAbility to coordinate across internal and external teamsAbility to multitaskPREFERRED COMPETENCIESSalesforce, Procore, Google, and Smartsheet experience preferred but not requiredPositive attitude with eagerness to learn, collaborate, and support requestsCOMPENSATION & BENEFITSThe estimated base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000, along with eligibility for the company’s substantial bonus plan, with a target bonus of 30% of annual salary (prorated in the first year based on start date). Compensation will be based on factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, certifications, skills, and experience.Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees, placing an emphasis on company culture and a focus on our people. To that end, Pivot offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the companyFour weeks of vacation (prorated in first year)Company-paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverageGenerous parental leave401(k) matchingHome Office set-up stipend for new employeesPublic transit reimbursementPTO for volunteering in the communityCharitable donation matching up to $500/yearProfessional development and educational reimbursementsA complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.ABOUT PIVOTPivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation’s electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and families.We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.As a Certified B Corporation and one of Denver’s “Best Places to Work”, we believe that company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and workplace where all individuals are respected. We evaluate every internal decision on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to determine if our actions will result in a net positive impact on the community, our employees, customers, shareholders, and the environment. Learn more in our annual ESG Report.At Pivot, our core values guide our work internally and externally:Impact – We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planetBalance – Put family first; work hard/have funDetermination – Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challengeProfessionalism – Impress everyone we touch, be a team playerHonesty – Be truthful and transparent, externally and internallyKindness – Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embracedDIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENTAt Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each other’s successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot.Pivot invests in company-wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross-cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.EEO STATEMENTPivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.
