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Procurement Analyst, Operations Procurement

Invenergy

Chicago, IL

Full Time

Posted October 23, 2026

$70k - $88k

Renewable Energy Development

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Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 25, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Renewable Energy Development
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

The responsibilities of the Procurement Analyst include supporting the development and execution of procurement strategies for the existing and future Solar, Storage, and Electrical portfolio by developing alternative sources of supply, negotiating and executing contracts, managing strategic relationships with key supp

Key Responsibilities

Support purchasing and contracting of major equipment and parts across Invenergy's operating solar and storage projects.
Support the development of fleetwide initiatives for investment to minimize downtime associated with critical electrical equipment including pad mount transformers, main power transformers, and HV breakers.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve recommended spare parts inventory for all solar and battery project based on fleet consumption, OEM and stakeholder feedback, supply chain changes, and other contributing factors.
Support initiatives to evaluate battery technology roadmaps to proactively identify and mitigate obsolescence risks.
Actively build effective relationships with suppliers to evaluate products and services
Prepare and manage formal and informal bids from Request for Proposal (RFP) through contract execution, implementation, and fleetwide administration; assess incumbent supplier performance based upon organizational key performance indicators
Negotiate and execute contracts; manage contractual obligations within delegated scope of responsibility and in accordance with Invenergy’s procurement policies
Work with cross-functional teams including Construction, Asset Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Legal, Site Operations, and Accounting to manage site and customer-level contractual and procurement requirements
Conduct studies and spend analyses to determine new or better sources of supply for products, services or commodities within areas of assigned responsibility; perform continuous contract management and process improvement within sourcing scope
Analyze market trends and government/regulatory conditions and assess their impact on future activities to provide strategy recommendations to leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Willing to travel up to 25% of the time.
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Educational background in Engineering, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management.
2+ years of experience in procurement or strategic logistics.
Familiar with equipment supply and construction agreements.
Thorough understanding of the legal aspects of procurement.
Ability to be adaptable and work in a dynamic environment alongside people with diverse interests and backgrounds.