Procurement Specialist - New Southern Energy

This position will operate within the Finance Team and its associated guidelines but interface regularly with the Project and Construction teams to ensure purchases are meeting all company requirements.

• Formulates requests for proposals/quotations/information, bid analysis, tenders, and risk evaluations.
• Administers and leads cross-functional teams through the competitive bidding process, directs supplier negotiations, and develops, evaluates, and selects suppliers in accordance with company policies.
• Strategically sources equipment and services using a variety of methods to ensure an uninterrupted supply.
• Evaluates and select suppliers based on their ability to provide the goods/services at costs consistent with budgetary expectations.
• Be responsible for the negotiation of construction contracts to minimize operational, legal and financial risks. Collaborates with both internal and external legal counsel, as applicable.
• Tracks material/service costs and supplier performance using approved metrics and tools.
  Analyzes trends and makes corresponding sourcing decisions.
• Engage in regular contact with suppliers.
• Leads and/or participates in meetings with suppliers to rectify issues and to ensure suppliers are capable of meeting and are aware of the requirements and expectations.
• Perform work according to the department's KPI goals
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Candidate Description

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study, (i.e. Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, etc.) or equivalent combination of experience and technical training.
• Minimum of 5 years of logistic, production planning and vendor management experience in construction/electrical/renewable energy industry
• Experience working in a high-performance company with multiple systems and organizations related to compliance, safety, quality, and environmental management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers and suppliers
• Self-starter with excellent planning, project management, work planning, and organizing skills.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to utilize the Microsoft Office suite of products and e-binding system
• Good experience in forecast management, material planning, material management, order delivery, supply & demand analysis, risk analysis. 
• Expert of logistics, production planning and vendor management. 
• Bias for action and change, strong problem-solving skills. 
• Logical, strong analytical skills. 
• Strong negotiation skills, sourcing knowledge and experience