Scope of Position

Responsible for tactical sourcing and fulfillment of services and non-inventory materials needed in support of EDFR’s operations in the US and Canada. The Buyer 1 will apply existing Agreements or a quote and order process to ensure the organization has the right services and non-inventory materials at the right price and right time while enforcing procurement policies and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage assigned RFQ/RFP through creation, solicitation, evaluation analysis, and as appropriate selection process, agreement negotiation, approvals, award, performance, to term or termination.
• Manage and issue purchase orders and change orders directly to vendors in accordance to company policy and compliance requirements.
• Develop and negotiate Agreements, Statements of Work (SOW), and other resulting contracts to support fulfillment of demand for services and non-inventory materials.
• Own and manage the Procure-to-Pay process and surrounding functions as assigned. To include the vendor on-boarding process and associated requirements.
• Maintain overall vendor relations and analyze, identify, and communicate vendor performance and procure-to pay compliance issues
• Participate and coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve: team goals and objectives, drive continuous improvements, and accomplish cost reduction targets and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:Typically, 90% of the time is spent in an office environment, utilizing computers, phones, and general office equipment, the remaining 10% of time may be spent outside of the office at vendor facilities and customer facilities

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience or equivalent experience and training in the supply chain field or related area.
• Professional certification in supply management (APICS, ISM) desired or pursuing
• Knowledge of Six Sigma Applications desirable
• May also require certifications on ERP systems like SAP or Oracle
• Functional knowledge and experience in MS Office required
• Familiar with usual and customary supply chain/purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Renewable energy experience desirable

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Ability to deliver high degree of responsiveness to customerservice for customersatisfaction
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write, format, and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients and customers.
• Excellent interpersonalskills; ability to build relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Competent in Microsoft Office suite
• Preferred competence with an ERP system such as SAP or Oracle
• Decision-Making Skills: Will use the information gathered to make decisions on behalf of the company.
• Maintain purchasing information, files and records. Ability to resolve pricing, shipping, and invoicing issues in a timely manner.
• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks
• Adheres to Company policies, purchasing processes and procedures

Physical Requirements:

Combination of sitting/standing for extended periods of time at a computer typing and using a mouse