Procurement Specialist (Utility Scale Solar)

Founded in 1908, Flintco now employs more than 750 people in 10 cities serving clients in healthcare, renewable energy, education, hospitality, sports and industrial. Flintco also self-performs concrete, steel erection and excavation. Nothing matters more to us than the quality and growth of our people. Our teams are smart, humble and disciplined. Flintco is recognized for its commitment to safety and quality, using Lean principles as a guide to continuous improvement. The five guiding principles of our Ethos are: Safety, Integrity, Quality, Accountability and Honesty. We live it every day.

Job Summary

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for data management, working with vendors for onboarding, and gathering and entering crucial data for construction management software. Communication experience with external vendors to encompass all aspects of direct material procurement from sourcing goods, through order fulfillment and expediting. The Procurement Specialist will assist with startup mobilization project-related material and equipment following procurement guidelines with the guidance of the Logistics Manager.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All duties and responsibilities include the following; however, other duties may be assigned. To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Source / submit RFQs from preferred suppliers on critical long-lead materials.
• Support active projects’ logistics needs and assist with any materials / deliveries / vendors and associated reporting.
• Maintain good ethical relationships with suppliers in accordance with internal governance and compliance requirements.
• Support the onboarding process for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify, select, and contract with new supplier partners to support RFQs for future projects in the pipeline.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leads to ensure alignment on current requests or priorities while following communication protocols.
• Expedite equipment and materials purchased for projects in coordination with job site’s personnel.
• Collaboration with project’s logistics personnel while assisting the site’s services set-up and ordering equipment, tools and materials for same.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Working knowledge of personal computers and basic software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, and accounting related programs and protocols
• Cost analysis proficiency to prepare and analyze comparisons and schedules using a company provided computer and standard company software
• Impeccable attention to detail and delivery of high-quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Knowledge of AP systems is a plus, purchase order drafts, and traditional procurement techniques and methods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of major equipment vendors
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field and or Certified Supply Chain or relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

Experience

• 2 years of experience in the supply chain & logistics industry or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in logistics, forecasting, and equipment procurement
• Experience working on multiple projects while prioritizing effectively, managing competing expectations, and meeting deadlines
• Renewable energy industry experience/ knowledge industry preferred
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Professional certifications are a plus.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally, especially when managing multiple projects and during problematic opening and/or closing phases of projects, mental stress can be taxing.
• May be required to work long hours for extended periods of time.
  
  

Special Job Dimensions

The office provides a safe and healthy work environment, is adequately heated and cooled, is free from exposure and extreme conditions, has appropriate lighting and office furnishings, and is smoke-free and drug-free.

Flintco offers base compensation for the Denver area of $65,000-$85,000 (Actual compensation may be affected by factors such as education, experience, skillset and/or location.)

Benefits include:

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, vision
• Flex Spending (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life, AD&D, LTD, STD
• Critical Illness, Legal Insurance
• 401(k) with company match 100% vested upon contribution
• Short Term Incentive Plan
• Competitive PTO, Flex Time, Remote Working
• Cash Wellness Incentives
• NOTE – Where allowed employees who work in positions classified as “safety-sensitive” can be disciplined if they test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, even if they have a valid state medical marijuana license. In addition, Flintco may also refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs who test positive for marijuana as part of a pre-employment drug test, even if those applicants can produce a valid medical marijuana patient license.