Buyer I

PROENERGY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

10 paid holidays

Paid Time Off

401K plan

Job summary

PROENERGY is a global energy transition platform seeking a Purchasing professional to efficiently acquire goods and services and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers. The role reports to the Purchasing Manager and is based at the Sedalia, MO facility.

You will manage orders, control costs, collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, and Program Management, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining procurement records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business and/or 1–3 years' progressive purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of economics and budgeting.
• Strong negotiation, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• US work authorization; sponsorship not offered.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Source, quote, and place POs for direct manufacturing components and indirect materials and services.
• Support pricing negotiations with suppliers by volume, delivery, quality, and customer service.
• Manage and expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop, initiate and maintain effective relationships with current and potential suppliers.
• Maintain procurement records: items purchased, costs, delivery, quality, and inventories.
• Manage budgets and avoid delay costs including shipping.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance and Program Management.

Skills

Negotiation

Budgeting

Communications

Problem solving

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Job description

PROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform. Focused exclusively on fast-start, dispatchable power, our company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services, project development, equipment manufacturing, turnkey generation facilities, operations, and maintenance.

Our Footprint

We are primed for the energy transition with permanent service locations in Missouri, Texas, and Argentina. Our world-class Missouri headquarters is purpose-built to meet dispatchable power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 600,000 sq. ft of service capacity under roof, which includes the only independent Level-IV aeroderivative depot and string-test facility in the world. Our Houston, Texas, office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own dispatchable power installations.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

To purchase goods and services for PROENERGY in an efficient manner following established procedures and in an economic manner through supplier negotiations.

Reports To: Purchasing Manager

Work Location: 2001 Proenergy Blvd., Sedalia, MO 65301

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing, quoting and placement of purchase orders including direct manufacturing components and indirect (non-production) material and services.
• Support negotiations in pricing with suppliers based on volume, delivery, quality, and customer service.
• Manage and expedite purchase orders to ensure suppliers meet on time delivery requirements.
• Develop, initiate, and maintain effective and professional relationships with current and potential suppliers.
• Maintain procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Must be able to manage budgets and avoid delay costs including shipping.
• Proactively resolve grievances, warranty claims, quality non-conformance, or delivery issues with suppliers.
• Ability to interface effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance and Program Management functions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business and/or 1-3 years of progressive purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of economics and budgeting.
• Strong negotiation skills; strong decision making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communications skills.
• Technical competence including understanding software, hardware, networks, etc.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidates will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Desired Qualifications

• Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person in a timely manner as required.
• English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Customer and Personal Service -- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Interacting With Computers -- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.