Procurement Specialist - Solar Tracker

Primoris Services Corporation; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with matching contribution

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Primoris Services Corporation is looking for a Procurement Specialist based in Scottsdale, AZ, to help establish strategic objectives. Candidates should have a 2-year degree or equivalent experience with at least 2 years in purchasing, particularly in Construction or Engineering. The position requires strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft tools. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, paid sick leave, and a salary range of $80,000 - $100,000 annually, based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years purchasing/buyer experience in the Construction or Engineering field.
• Preference for experience in Solar, Renewable Energy or Power Generation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with manager to establish strategic direction and objectives.
• Assist with supplier qualification and commercial negotiations.
• Support the procurement team with developing sources of supply.
• Analyze quotes received and make recommendations for award.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and change orders.

Skills

Bilingual

Effective communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

2-year degree in Business or Management

Tools

Viewpoint

Job description

We are looking for candidates that can work out of either our Scottsdale, AZ or Denver, CO offices.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with manager to establish strategic direction and objectives.
• Assist with supplier qualification, evaluation, and re‑evaluation processes.
• Assist with commercial negotiations.
• Support the procurement team with developing appropriate sources of supply.
• Initiate sourcing (price/availability) process by issuing RFQs.
• Analyze quotes received and make recommendations for award.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and change orders.
• Input and maintain necessary data/records in the company purchasing system.
• Research and resolve accounts payable and accounts receivable discrepancies.
• Assist in procurement reporting requirements, commodity performance metrics and vendor scorecards.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with suppliers to stay current with trends and technologies, products, and services.
• Work closely with Expeditor to ensure suppliers meet contract schedule and delivery requirements.
• Maintain key procurement documents to ensure Project Team is informed of material constraints and risks.
• Ability to travel as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Require a 2-year degree in Business or Management or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years’ purchasing/buyer experience in the Construction and/or Engineering field.
• Preference given for experience in Solar, Renewable Energy or Power Generation.

PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Preference given for bilingual candidates.
• Experience in Microsoft (Word, Excel, etc.) is required.
• Experience with Viewpoint is preferred.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

BENEFITS AND PAY

• We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.
• Salary $80,000 - $100,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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