Category/Procurement Specialist

Koch; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending

Health savings accounts

Life insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Category/Procurement Specialist in Scottsdale, AZ to support Projects & Services purchasing across modules, BESS, HV, BoS, and related materials. You will source materials, manage suppliers, contracts, and ensure on-time delivery within safety and compliance standards.

You will collaborate with project teams, engineering, logistics, and procurement to optimize costs, mitigate risk, and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Bidding, Category, Asset or Commodity sourcing, procurement or EPC industry experience.
• Experience using supply chain, procurement, asset, or commodity management software.
• Supplier negotiation or relationship management experience.
• Experience analyzing and optimizing supply chain, asset or category processes, procedures, bidding and/or work scopes.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Source optimal material and equipment needed for operations.
• Develop and manage key suppliers and contracts necessary for support.
• Scale assets and support to meet the demands of growing business units.
• Execute purchasing activities for materials, equipment, and services in alignment with project schedules and business needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and work with suppliers to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and on time delivery.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders, contracts, and related documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, logistics, and project management teams to support project execution.
• Track orders, resolve issues, and proactively manage risks related to supply, cost, or schedule.
• Support continuous improvement efforts within procurement processes and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Reporting on purchasing activities to stakeholders with consideration of finances.
• Office-to-Project communication and support.
• Analyze and report on risks, opportunities, and developments within the categories.
• Manage preventative maintenance and servicing coordination for all assets.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within priorities and thrive in a challenging environment with high visibility.

Skills

Supply Chain

Purchasing

Bidding

Category Sourcing

Asset Sourcing

Commodity Sourcing

Education

Post secondary degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Your Job

DEPCOM Power has an immediate need for is looking for a

Your Job

DEPCOM Power has an immediate need for is looking for a Category/Procurement Specialist to join the team. This person will be on the procurement team within the Supply Chain Capability, who will support all Project and Services operations. The selected individual will support our Projects & Services business units’ materials and equipment categories. This includes Modules, BESS, HV, BoS, Structural, Rental Equipment, Tooling, and construction materials. As a Category/Procurement Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting utility scale solar and energy projects by sourcing materials and services throughout the project lifecycle. The Category/Procurement Specialist collaborates closely with project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, cost effective, and compliant supply chain solutions. This role will be physically located in Scottsdale, AZ. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Our Team

t DEPCOM Power, we design, build, and operate some of the largest and most efficient solar plants for leading utility companies and asset owners. Our expert solar and storage industry veterans have created a project portfolio of more than $4 billion to provide enhanced energy solutions across the broader energy industry sector. This role supports the projects and services business units within DEPCOM Power. We support BESS, Modules, Mechanical Structures, Balance Of Systems, Power Conversion Systems, Substation, Field General Conditions and other Major Equipment categories. As part of Koch Engineered Solutions and with locations across the United States, we are looking for ambitious and entrepreneurial-spirited professionals to join us on our growth journey to transform one of America’s fastest-growing energy sectors.

What You Will Do

• Source optimal material and equipment needed for operations
• Develop and manage key suppliers and contracts necessary for support
• Scale assets and support to meet the demands of growing business units
• Execute purchasing activities for materials, equipment, and services in alignment with project schedules and business needs
• Identify, evaluate, and work with suppliers to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and on time delivery
• Prepare and manage purchase orders, contracts, and related documentation
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, logistics, and project management teams to support project execution
• Track orders, resolve issues, and proactively manage risks related to supply, cost, or schedule
• Support continuous improvement efforts within procurement processes and supplier performance
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and ethical sourcing practices
• Reporting on purchasing activities to stakeholders with consideration of finances
• Office-to-Project communication and support
• Analyze and report on risks, opportunities, and developments within the categories
• Manage preventative maintenance and servicing coordination for all assets
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within priorities and thrive in a challenging environment with high visibility

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Bidding, Bid Coordination, Category, Asset or Commodity sourcing, procurement or EPC industry experience
• Experience using supply chain, procurement, asset, or commodity management , bidding or EPC software
• Supplier negotiation or relationship management experience
• Experience analyzing and optimizing supply chain, asset or category processes, procedures, bidding and/or work scopes
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future

What Will Put You Ahead

• Understanding of material lead times, logistics, and project schedules
• Experience supporting EPC, renewable energy, or large scale construction projects
• Familiarity with project financials and cost analysis
• Experience in Total Cost of Ownership analysis
• Experience with Solar or Construction assets and commodities
• Experience building operations support systems and capabilities
• Post secondary degree in Supply Chain Management

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

Our Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending
• health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.