Procurement Associate - Energy

Description

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in procurement to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand procurement needs and develop strategies to meet those needs.
• Inventory Management to maintain adequate inventory records, maintain compliance and allow for quicker responses to supply chain risks and disruptions.
• Documentation and Compliance Reporting, maintaining comprehensive records of purchases and supplier interactions to drive transparency and accountability.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and provide reports to management as needed.
• Support vendor prequalification, maintain supplier databases, and track diversity and domestic content compliance.
• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes to increase efficiency and maintain compliance levels.
• Conduct market research to identify pricing, lead times or potential vendors for key materials categories.
• Management of Purchase Order, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services by monitoring vendor performance and resolving any issues that may arise.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process from RFP management through to requisition requests to purchase order and delivery.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and provide timely updates on procurement status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain/Logistics, Operations Management and/or Business Management) strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication – facilitation, listening, negotiation, presentation, speaking & writing.
• 3+ years of sourcing, supply chain, contracting or procurement experience.
• Strong decision-making and process-oriented skills; including the ability to make timely decisions that reflect a good mixture of analysis, experience, judgment & prudence.
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing, vendor and inventory management functions.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment and influence decisions through data analytics, process improvements and vendor management initiatives.
• Domain expertise in solar PV/BESS or global clean energy supply chains.
• Problem solving - strong analytical skills and logical/methodical thinker.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance