Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Waga Energy; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Waga Energy seeks a Buyer / Procurement Specialist in Bala Cynwyd, PA to ensure project materials, equipment, and supplier support are available for successful rollout across North America. You will collaborate with project delivery, operations, and supply chain teams, manage purchasing activities, and oversee supplier relationships under the U.S.

Supply Chain Manager guidance. The role emphasizes timely purchasing, cost-effective sourcing, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles
• Professional-level English communication skills
• SAP experience preferred; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus
• Experience reviewing MRP, inventory needs, and procurement requirements
• Knowledge of supplier management, sourcing, negotiation, and procurement best practices
• Highly organized with strong prioritization in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative across departments and with external suppliers

Responsibilities

• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders while tracking deliveries to ensure on-time receipt of goods and services
• Partner with project delivery and operations teams to understand requirements and support project success through effective procurement planning
• Review MRP recommendations, purchasing proposals, inventory levels, and purchase requisitions to support material availability
• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, lead times, and purchase terms
• Research products, suppliers, market conditions, pricing trends, and lead times to support sourcing decisions
• Resolve supplier issues, returns, and delivery challenges while coordinating effective solutions
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, reports, and forecasts within company systems
• Participate in supplier visits, meetings, and qualification activities as needed

Skills

Procurement experience

English communication

Strong organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

About Waga Energy

Waga Energy was founded on a simple conviction: preserving the common good and helping build a sustainable future requires collective action.

Today, we are accelerating the energy transition by converting landfill gas into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) through our proprietary WAGABOX® technology. Operating across North America, South America, and Europe, we transform landfill emissions into clean, local renewable energy while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Our teams are united by three values, Boldness, Mastery, and Cooperation, and by a shared mission: maintaining a livable planet for future generations.

If you're looking for an opportunity to use your skills to make a measurable environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Bala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia Area)

Key Facts

• 1-3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Supplier visits and occasional travel as needed
• Experience supporting procurement activities in engineering, manufacturing, construction, industrial, or project-based environments preferred
• SAP experience preferred

About This Role

As a Buyer / Procurement Specialist, you'll help ensure Waga Energy's projects and operations have the materials, equipment, and supplier support needed to succeed. You'll work closely with project delivery, operations, and supply chain teams to manage purchasing activities, support sourcing decisions, and maintain strong supplier relationships. Reporting to the U.S. Supply Chain Manager, you'll play an important role in securing quality materials, managing lead times, and supporting successful project execution across North America.

What You'll Do - Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders while tracking deliveries to ensure on-time receipt of goods and services
• Partner with project delivery and operations teams to understand requirements and support project success through effective procurement planning
• Review MRP recommendations, purchasing proposals, inventory levels, and purchase requisitions to support material availability
• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, lead times, and purchase terms
• Research products, suppliers, market conditions, pricing trends, and lead times to support sourcing decisions
• Resolve supplier issues, returns, and delivery challenges while coordinating effective solutions
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, reports, and forecasts within company systems
• Participate in supplier visits, meetings, and qualification activities as needed

About You - Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles
• Professional-level English communication skills, both written and verbal
• SAP experience preferred; familiarity with ERP systems and purchase order processes is a plus
• Experience reviewing MRP recommendations, inventory needs, and procurement requirements
• Knowledge of supplier management, sourcing, negotiation, and procurement best practices
• Highly organized with strong prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external suppliers

Culture

Faced with the urgent need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the employees of Waga Energy have committed themselves to take meaningful action to contribute to sustainable energy transition and the construction of a more environmentally friendly society. In serving as members of this committed team of professionals, Waga Energy employees are supported in meeting their professional development and career advancement goals within a fair, ethical culture focused on cooperation, humility, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Benefits

Waga offers a competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

Recruiting Process

Waga Energy's recruiting process typically includes the following steps:

1. Interview with human resources representation via phone or Teams
2. Candidate completes Predictive Index (PI) assessment
3. Interview with department manager via Teams
4. Interview with executive level manager via Teams or in person

Waga Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Note to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies: Waga Energy, Inc. is currently managing all recruiting efforts internally and is not accepting inquires orcandidate recommendations from external agencies.