Procurement Specialist – Operations in Bloomington, Minnesota at Geronimo Power, LLC

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 www.geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

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 processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently drive issues through resolution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, operations, project coordination, or a related field.
• Experience with ERP and procurement platforms such as NetSuite or similar systems.
• Experience supporting operations, maintenance, construction, utility, energy, industrial, or manufacturing environments.
• Renewable energy, wind, solar, battery storage, or power generation industry experience.
• Experience supporting supplier onboarding, RFQ administration, and invoice reconciliation activities.
• Familiarity with procurement policies, contract administration, and supplier qualification processes.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Procurement requests and purchase orders are processed accurately, promptly, and with complete approvals and supporting documentation.
• Open orders, delivery commitments, receiving records, and invoice discrepancies are actively monitored and resolved.
• Internal stakeholders and suppliers receive timely, service-oriented communication and reliable follow-through.
• Procurement records are audit-ready and supplier data remains accurate and current.
• Operational needs are supported with urgency while maintaining appropriate controls, documentation, and escalation.

Key Competencies

Ownership and Accountability • Organization and Attention to Detail • Customer Service and Stakeholder Support • Supplier Relationship Management • Problem Solving and Critical Thinking • Sense of Urgency • Collaboration and Teamwork • Adaptability and Continuous Improvement • Communication and Follow-Through

Working Conditions and Travel

• Primarily office-based with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
• Limited travel may be required for supplier meetings, operational site visits, team meetings, training, or company events.
• Ability to occasionally support critical or time-sensitive operational procurement needs outside normal business hours.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development
• Employee assistance program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Pet insurance and employee discount programs

Pay Range for the posted level: $75,000 – $90,000 plus target annual bonus opportunity of 15%. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and demonstrated market-relevant expertise

Our Commitment

Geronimo Power is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and energized to do their best work. We believe strong teams and strong communities drive better outcomes.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.