Supply Management Specialist

Job Description:
Establish and cultivate strategic relationships with suppliers, consultants in support of service agreements for clean, renewable energy construction projects, maintenance and operations. • Track supply chain requirements, conduct sourcing and competitive bidding processes and negotiate agreements • Collaborate with the operations teams to analyze procurement options and to assist in making equipment supply recommendations that best position their pipeline of renewable energy projects. • Maintain ongoing knowledge of current market conditions and their potential impact on cost, lead time and availability of supply. • Promote strict adherence to all Procurement and other applicable policies and procedures, and recommend modifications as needed. • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement around reporting, vendor management, systems and other processes. • Assist with supporting all systems and tools required by Procurement activities, including but not limited to systems related to purchasing and contract management, third-party vendor management and reporting.

Skills
• Proficiency knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Visio. • Working knowledge of materials and inventory management, logistics, quality assurance, quality control, maintenance and operations. • Experience with SAP Procurement and Ariba. Ability to use independent judgement on procurement processes and strategy.

Education and Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, engineering --OR-- equivalent work experience/training. • 2-5+ years of relevant experience with proven track record of achievement.