Procurement Specialist – Operations

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Full Time Bloomington, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Position

Operations Procurement Specialist

Location

Bloomington, MN (HQ)

About Us

Geronimo Power develops, owns, and operates large-scale power and affiliated digital infrastructure projects throughout America's Heartland, including solar, wind, energy storage, and powered data parks. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit  or follow the company on Linked In.

About This Role

The Operations Procurement Specialist supports the timely, accurate, and policy-compliant acquisition of materials, equipment, rentals, training, spare parts, and services for operating renewable energy facilities. This role coordinates day-to-day purchasing activities, supplier administration, purchase order lifecycle management, receiving and invoice issue resolution, and procurement reporting. The position partners closely with Operations, plant personnel, Finance, Accounts Payable, and suppliers to maintain continuity of operations across the fleet.

Responsibilities

Procurement Execution

• Process procurement requests for materials, equipment, rentals, training, spare parts, and services supporting operating renewable energy facilities.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quote (RFQs), obtain competitive quotations, and organize supplier responses for evaluation.
• Create, maintain, and process purchase orders, change orders, and related procurement documentation in accordance with company policies and approval requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to confirm scope, pricing, coding, budget availability, delivery requirements, and other information necessary to process procurement requests.
• Track open purchase orders and proactively follow up on deliveries, acknowledgments, and outstanding actions.

Supplier Coordination and Administration

• Support supplier onboarding activities, including coordination of required vendor documentation such as W-9s, insurance certificates, payment information, and compliance requirements.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding quotations, purchase orders, delivery schedules, order acknowledgments, invoicing requirements, and issue resolution.
• Maintain supplier records and procurement documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Assist with supplier performance tracking and ongoing supplier relationship management activities.

Operations Support

• Coordinate receiving documentation and assist with ensuring materials and spare parts are properly received, recorded, and reconciled.
• Research and resolve purchase order, receiving, and invoice discrepancies in partnership with suppliers, Finance, Accounts Payable, and Operations personnel.
• Support emergency and unplanned operational procurement needs with a strong sense of urgency.
• Build strong working relationships with plant personnel and understand operational priorities across the fleet.

Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier documentation, approvals, quotations, and supporting files.
• Assist with procurement reporting, spend analysis, supplier data management, and open-order tracking.
• Support sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, process improvements, and special projects as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, supplier responsiveness, standardization, and internal controls.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of procurement systems, workflows, and procedures.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, operations, project coordination, or a related field.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders and working directly with suppliers.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and follow established…