Associate Buyer

DTE Energy; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DTE Energy is looking for a Purchasing Specialist to manage purchasing activities for materials and services at our Stockton, CA power plant. This full-time, onsite role involves issuing Purchase Orders, negotiating terms, and expediting deliveries.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree and at least one year of relevant professional experience, along with strong skills in negotiation and a keen attention to detail. Opportunities for contributing to our inclusive workplace culture will be available.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to negotiate commercial terms effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Issue Purchase Orders for materials, tools, and services.
• Expedite delivery of materials as required.
• Assist with payment and resolution of invoice issues.

Skills

Advanced organizational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Intermediate Microsoft applications

Education

Associate degree in a related discipline

Tools

SAP/SRM

Maximo

Job description

Job Summary

Location: Stockton, CA

This position is responsible for purchasing materials, equipment and tools, rentals and services per the policies and procedures of Supply Chain Management including appropriate terms, conditions, and insurance. Work involves processing a full range of Purchase to Pay activities requiring considerable independent judgment, initiative, and discretion within Company policies. The role is full‑time and fully onsite in an office located at our power plant.

Key Accountabilities

• Issue Purchase Orders for materials, tools, rentals, equipment, and services using SAP/SRM
• Seek suppliers, bid, negotiate terms and conditions in an efficient and cost‑effective manner
• Expedite the delivery of materials as required
• Set up new vendors in system, securing proper documents and information
• Work with sites and vendors to resolve material and service quality issues
• Assure compliance with all Corporate, Site and Supply Chain established policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, management and others as required
• Assist with payment and resolution of invoice issues as required
• Assist other sites throughout DTE Vantage as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Associate degree in a related discipline and knowledge and capabilities typically acquired through at least 1 year of relevant professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP/SRM and Maximo

Other Requirements

• Advanced organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate commercial terms including terms and conditions
• Able to function independently and reliably
• High attention to details is required
• Ability to function within a matrix organization in which functional and business leaders have equal authority and employees report to both types of leaders
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with a welcoming, cooperative, and supportive demeanor consistent with DTE Service Keys

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Occasionally stand or walk and stoop or kneel; frequently sit
• Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use wrists, hands and/or fingers in repetitive motion; reach with hands and arms extensively
• Occasionally lift objects of up to 10 pounds
• Use computers with exposure to video display terminals; repetitive motion associated with data entry, use of a computer mouse and other office equipment
• Vision requirements: close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all‑inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EEO Statement

At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.