Plant Buyer

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Plc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Plc is seeking a Plant Buyer to strengthen our global procurement team. You will manage supplier selection, negotiate spend, and process RFQs/RFPs using SAP and Coupa.

Responsibilities include contract reviews, PO management, and interface with A/P for accurate invoicing. Strong negotiation, written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years procurement experience as a buyer.
• Experience with SAP and Coupa preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive reductions in spend through supplier selection and negotiations.
• Assist with supplier onboarding, meetings, and plant walks.
• Handle RFQ/RFP events and PO creation in SAP/Coupa.
• Coordinate contract reviews and e-signatures.
• Support accounts payable with invoice reconciliation.
• Lead KPI initiatives to improve procurement performance.
• Develop tools and reports for the purchasing team.
• Train new buyers and maintain supplier relationships.
• Negotiate terms to maximize value in transactions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and SOX requirements.

Skills

Buyer experience

SAP knowledge

Coupa knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Plant Buyer to join our team and contribute to key projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role is part of a global team working towardcommon goals. We operate as one company, across all locations, with shared responsibility andclear accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive reductions in purchased materials and services spend throughsupplier selection, negotiations, multiple RFQs/RFPs, individual PO and annualand multi year contract negotiations.
• Assist with supplier selection, onboarding, face-to-face meetingsand plant walks.
• Work in SAP and/or Coupa to perform the followingactivities: Conduct sourcing RFQ/RFP events, Purchase requisition to Purchase Order creation, modification, and closing.
• Coordinate contract reviews with plant personnel,legal and utilize Adobe sign for authorizations/signatures.
• Assist with requesting/obtaining supplier bondsand insurance as needed for plant work/PO’s
• Work with A/P on invoice reconciliation anddiscrepancy resolution.
• Negotiate high spend purchases and manage purchasingrelated activities for complex service projects.
• Lead projects and KPI initiatives to improveprocurement team’s performance.
• Assist in the development of tools and reports needed by thepurchasing team
• Conduct and lead new buyer training
• Work with suppliers on payment terms especiallywhen requested by A/P to improve plant and/or company cash flow position.
• Drive initiatives to consolidate spend and/or rationalize thesupply base.
• Work with plant personnel to ensure complianceto all Sarbanes Oaxley and purchasing policies (MP10) and procedures.
  Assist with Internal purchase authorization request creation as needed at theplant.
• Utilize purchase/lease spreadsheet whereapplicable (e.g. printers, auto’s, et.al.) to determine lowest total cost purchasingsolution.
• Produce and/or work with plant personnel andsuppliers on needed specification and scope of work documentation.
• Open purchase orders (POs) in SAP Work in SAP and/or Coupa on purchase requisition andpurchase order creation, and modifications.
• Lead projects and KPI initiatives to improveprocurement team’s performance.
• Work with plant leaders and corporatestakeholders to understand, determine, and calculate purchasing needs
• Produce and/or work with plant personnel andsuppliers on specification recommendations
• Negotiate and obtain maximum value in all transactions
• Conduct cost analysis of plant maintenance and repairs
• Act as procurement liaison between suppliers and plant leaders

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred but not required)
• APICS CPIM or ASCM Purchasing mgmt certification a plus

Experience and Technical Skills

• 2+ years experience as a buyer (Required)
• Warehouse and/or logistics experience a plus
• Basic SAP knowledge (Required)
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Power Point (Required)
• Coupa knowledge and experience a plus
• Basic SAP knowledge (Required)
• Coupa knowledge and experience a plus
• Excellent writing and verbal communications skills (Required)
• Strong negotiation skill and background (Required)
  

Company Culture

We believein a culture of trust, shared goals, and accountability. No matter where youare based, you are part of one team working toward the same mission.