Procurement Associate, Operations

2 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Invenergy Full time
Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.
Job Description

Position Overview


Procurement Associate responsibilities include issuing bids, drafting contracts, administering contracts, and managing relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers, and internal departments while driving towards cost reduction and improved fleet availability.

The role will report to the Renewable Procurement Manager. This position works a hybrid schedule from Invenergy's office in downtown Chicago.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate suppliers, products and services to obtain comparative information for use in developing proposals
  • Prepare and evaluate formal and informal bid and request for proposal packages for review and approval
  • Support commercial negotiations and contractual obligations within delegated scope of responsibility and in accordance with Invenergy's procurement policies
  • Support critical supplier relationship management and assist in building strategy for future partnerships within areas of assigned responsibility.
  • Conduct studies and spend analyses to determine new or better sources of supply for products, services, or commodities within areas of assigned responsibility.
  • Analyze price trends and assess their impact on future activities, continuously develop market knowledge, and assess suppliers based upon organizational key performance indicators.
  • Perform continuous contract management and process improvement within sourcing scope
  • Train personnel as needed and support implementation of procurement processes across the business
  • Other duties or assignments as needed


Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline- 3+ years' experience in a buyer/procurement, strategic sourcing, or related field strongly preferred.- Strong ability to analyze data and interpret statistics.- Experience in project management and strategic problem solving.- Experienced commercial negotiator, with an understanding of the legal aspects of procurement- Proven and influential verbal and written communicator- Excellent organizational and administrative skills including exceptional attention to detail- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications- Educational focus in supply chain management, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline
Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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