Procurement Specialist

Insight Global; Huntersville (NC); Remote; USD 99,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Procurement Specialist to enhance power plant operations. This intermediate-level role involves managing procurement processes, conducting negotiations, and developing supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, relevant experience, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with Bachelor's, 4+ with Associate's, or 6+ years with High School diploma.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and competitive bidding.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials and services for power plant operations.
• Conduct competitive bidding, contract negotiation, and supplier performance analysis.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and support planned outages.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Maximo/Emax

PASSPORT/CAS

Power Advocate

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

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Location: Remote (Candidates must reside within 60 miles of Huntersville, NC for occasional onsite requirements)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Procurement Specialist to support power plant operations within the Nuclear Supply Chain organization. This role operates at the intermediate level of the Procurement classification hierarchy and is ideal for professionals who can solve complex problems with minimal supervision and have a strong understanding of procurement processes in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement of materials and services in support of power plant operations.
• Issue contracts and purchase orders in accordance with Supply Chain policies and procedures.
• Conduct competitive bidding, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Utilize systems such as Maximo/Emax and/or PASSPORT/CAS for procurement activities.
• Support planned and forced outages by tracking and expediting materials and parts.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, and logistics challenges.
• Use Power Advocate for bid events with limited direction.
• Provide guidance on sourcing strategies, cost control, and materials management.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure compliance and value-added services.
• Analyze supplier performance and ensure adherence to contract terms.
• Maintain daily, monthly, and quarterly procurement reports.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and company regulations and standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Associate’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR
• High School diploma/GED with 6+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Maximo/Emax and/or PASSPORT/CAS.
• Strong understanding of competitive bidding and procurement best practices.
• Excellent planning, organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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401(k)

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