Procurement Analyst - Buyer

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Renewable (Wind/Solar) Buyer Reports To: Sr. Manager of Procurement Direct Reports: No Functional Unit: Procurement FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Type: Full-Time Office Location: Charlotte THE COMPANY Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our mission is that as North America�s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Onward Energy has corporate offices in Denver and Charlotte. We are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information. THE CHALLENGE Onward Energy is building a centralized procurement capability to support its growing Solar and Wind Fleet operations. The Renewable Buyer sits within the central procurement function and is responsible for converting operational and business needs into purchase orders through Workday, in full compliance with established buying paths, governance standards, and company-code routing rules. Unlike site-based buyers embedded in plant operations, Renewable Buyers operate centrally and are expected to apply consistent process discipline, support vendor governance, and escalate exceptions through defined channels. The ideal candidate brings strong Workday Procurement proficiency, an eye for data accuracy, and the coordination skills to work seamlessly with AP, plant teams, and the Vendor & Data Excellence function. THE RESPONSIBILITIES Purchasing Execution Convert operational and business needs into purchase requisitions and POs in Workday. Execute purchases in compliance with approved buying paths, approval workflows, and company-code routing. Process routine, urgent, and project-driven purchases across wind/renewable portfolios. Apply correct company-code routing for all transactions. Vendor & Data Governance Support vendor setup requests with standardized data entry and documentation. Maintain PO data quality at point of entry � correct coding, category, and cost center assignment. Escalate vendor data discrepancies and process deviations to the Sr. Manager of Procurement. Support blanket PO discipline and compliance with vendor governance standards. Stakeholder Coordination Coordinate with AP on invoice matching and payment workflows. Partner with Vendor & Data Excellence on data quality improvement and coding compliance. Liaise with plant and fleet teams on purchasing needs, urgency escalations, and vendor contacts. THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED Bachelor�s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field. Two (2) � Five (5) years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or operations; prior experience in the energy, utility, or renewables sector preferred. Applicable years of experience may substitute for degree. Technical Workday Procurement proficiency � PO creation, routing, and company-code management. Understanding of P2P process flows and approval workflows. Familiarity with Maximo for site-linked purchases. Governance & Compliance Attention to detail in PO coding, data entry, and vendor data accuracy. Understanding of buying path rules and escalation triggers. Awareness of sales tax guidance and entity-level purchasing implications. Interpersonal & Operational Strong coordination skills with AP, operations, and central procurement. Ability to manage competing priorities and urgent requests. Escalation judgment � knowing when to act vs. when to escalate. THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, and close and distance vision capability. Ability to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch. Ability to lift and/…