Buyer II

Buyer II

(Legal Affairs Department)

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Andalusia, AL, is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative with 22 distribution members - 18 electric distribution systems and four municipal electric systems - in Alabama and northwest Florida. PowerSouth's member systems provide power to end-use consumers across 51 counties in Alabama and 10 counties in Florida.

PowerSouth's most important asset is a workforce of more than 560 men and women at nine PowerSouth locations. Safety is PowerSouth's number one core value, and its employees set the bar for safety excellence and have achieved an impressive safety record.

JOB SUMMARY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The purpose of this position is to procure various materials, equipment and supplies including basic items for construction and maintenance of generation and transmission facilities. In addition, this position will be responsible for procurement of services, document management, and coordination with vendors performing work on PowerSouth's system. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials/Supply Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field. Experience in purchasing, procurement, or materials/supply management within a utility environment is preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Solicits quotations from vendors for purchases; evaluates quotations and compiles and reviews documentation for completeness to ensure requirements for Risk Management and Accounting are met; purchases quality materials, equipment, supplies and services for ongoing operations of the Cooperative; accountable for advising Purchasing Supervisor of problems with information on Requisitions and obtaining quotations from vendors.
• Ensuring document management of Requisition documents, which includes specifications, quotes and correspondence with vendors, are captured accurately within PowerSouth's database; ensure proper receipts, recording and acknowledgment of Purchase Orders; responsible for monitoring Purchase Order statuses and reporting outstanding Purchase Orders; assist with negotiating Terms & Conditions on applicable General Service Agreements that do not require onsite service.
• Continuous collaboration with vendors to maintain and build relationships; ensure ongoing collaboration with PowerSouth Warehouse personnel; analyzes Warehouse reporting to review catalog numbers and descriptions for equipment and material accuracy; responsible for incorporating Buyer Notes on Requisitions related to vendor and/or product quality; responsible for communicating to vendors and refusing substitute products that are not approved.
• Assists with Emergency Authorizations to expedite vendor's ability to provide services, equipment, and/or material on-site for emergency situations and/or unplanned work; expedites materials, equipment, and supplies in addition to continued coordination with vendors and appropriate PowerSouth personnel to ensure compliance with schedules, as directed by Purchasing Supervisor.
• Responsible for ensuring the success of PowerSouth by promoting teamwork, group goals and objectives, properly communicating and cooperating within the PowerSouth organization and with member systems as well as demonstrating and promoting standards of respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, and trustworthiness.

BENEFITS:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan funded 100% by the company
• 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match
• Group Life Benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal and Sick Leave
• Educational Assistance

Employment is subject to a negative drug screen, background check, and completion of a comprehensive application for employment.

Interested persons who meet the above qualifications may apply on PowerSouth's website at www.powersouth.com/careers by January 19, 2026.

EOE, including disability/vets