Procurement / Purchasing Manager
Company: Headline Solar
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: May 23, 2023
Job Description:
We are looking for an innovative procurement manager to lead our
procurement team, ideally with experience in the solar industry to
jon the Headline Solar team in Hoffman Estates. You will spearhead
the purchasing process from selecting suppliers to ensuring stock
optimization, as well as provide guidance on sourcing and
procurement processes.Our procurement manager will be a supply
chain and logistics expert who will specialize in implementing
cost-effective purchases of all goods and services, as required by
the company. Ensuring quality control and adhering to the company's
policies and procedures on supply chain management will be some of
your main priorities when carrying out this role.
-Qualifications
Relevant college degree with
preference for Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction or Business
ManagementMinimum 2 years of experience in the Renewable Energy
Industry bonus if experience with negotiating Solar
contractsExperience in drafting, negotiating and contract
management of high value and high-risk major construction project
contractsKnowledge (suppliers, markets, trends) of the renewable
energy industryExperience in applying efficient procurement
processes, structures and analytical toolsHighly developed
analytical and communication skills, combined with a structured
work style and a pragmatic hands-on approachAbility to challenge
"conventional" thinking, considers others' views and convinces with
facts considering a proactive approach to overcome resistanceStrong
eye for detail and ensuring accuracy in exchange of information and
contractsTeam player with strong negotiation skills and commercial
acumenExperience and willingness to work independently in a
fast-changing environment and in an international teamSound
knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and NetSuiteAbility
to learn new systems and tools rapidlySpanish language skills are a
benefit but not essential -Responsibilities
Developing procurement strategies
that are inventive and cost-effective.Sourcing and engaging
reliable suppliers and vendors.Negotiating with suppliers and
vendors to secure advantageous terms.Reviewing existing contracts
with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.Building
and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and
suppliers.Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming
delivery of goods and services.Performing risk assessments on
potential contracts and agreements.Controlling the procurement
budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement
costs.Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments,
inventory, and the supply of goods.Preparing procurement
reports.Capture business demands and handle competitive tendering,
negotiation and contract execution for solar and battery storage
and solar projects (residential and commercial)Review and adjust
vendor proposals and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive
pricing and mitigate complex risk through negotiation of applicable
terms and conditionsUnderstand and maintain knowledge of the solar
market, and develop and implement strategies to ensure cost
effective supply of materials to meet the build planAssist with
input of CAPEX budget numbers to financial models to support
project viability assessmentCollaborate and build relationships
with the development, construction and engineering leadership teams
to support demand forecasting and contracting strategiesDevelop
tendering and contracting strategies to support RWE Americas'
Growth TargetsManage documentation, budgets, schedules and key
stakeholder interfaces in preparation for weekly management
meetingsIdentify and run due diligence on potential new
suppliersAct as the single point of contact to suppliers in the
sourcing process Finance, Operations and Commercial,Manage the full
sourcing process Guide and support stakeholders with any contract
implementation, contract management or supplier-related
issuesMaintain active pricing history and data Manage purchase
orders, variations orders, invoice workflow and documentation in
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Keywords: Headline Solar, Hoffman Estates , Procurement / Purchasing Manager, Executive , Hoffman Estates, Illinois
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