Purchasing Specialist

WCL Group; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WCL Group is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support wind, solar, and BESS plant procurement. You will work with SAP MM, source vendors, and register new suppliers while ensuring value, quality, and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include processing PRs/POs, obtaining approvals, negotiating pricing, and coordinating with Legal on contract terms. This full-cycle role requires strong communication and organizational skills in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of related purchasing experience.
• Experience with SAP MM and procurement processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform SAP transactions for purchasing materials, services, and supplies.
• Register new vendors and manage vendor qualification.
• Prepare PRs/POs, obtain approvals, and ensure accuracy.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers; coordinate with Legal as needed.
• Coordinate with site managers to close or modify POs; track overdue deliveries.
• Prepare procurement documentation and maintain compliance with policies.

Skills

SAP MM

Vendor management

MS Office

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

FI-AP

PS certifications

Job description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHTThe Client you will be working for is a Fortune 150 global leader in the Renewable Energy industry and are revolutionizing the electric vehicle (EV) charging market with grid-integrated charging stations and IoT platform. This opportunity will give you experience in the growing renewable energy industry in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy.LOCATIONAndover, MACOMPENSATION$22 per hourSCHEDULEMonday-Friday, 40 hr. work week in office8.30-9.00AM ET to 5.00-5.30PM ETCONTRACT TERMS4 months long with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full-timePOSITION OVERVIEW – Purchasing SpecialistThe Purchasing Specialist will work with SAP applied systems and with direct association to Procurement as the primary support function for all purchases for the assigned Wind, Solar, and BESS plants and report directly to the Manager, Contract Management and Purchasing in support of this strategy.RESPONSIBILITIES:• Perform all SAP transactions in support of all purchasing of materials, services and supplies for the technology assigned to include the following;o Sourcing of new and qualified vendorso Register new vendors with Client as new supplierso Achieve the highest value for the procurement while minimizing delivery, quality and performance risks. Find compromises and solutions to drive negotiations to a close under time constraintso Ensure all Purchase Requests/Orders contain correct and complete informationo Perform 1st level release of all PR/PO for departments assignedo Create PO for purchases below the current procurement thresholdo Obtain approvals of PRs & POs from Managerso Archive purchasing documentation for compliance purposes following Client’s policieso Conducting micro tenders, analyzing technical and commercial offers and making awarding decisionso Negotiating pricing with vendors on micro tenders not related to existing contractso Defining awarding criteria for tender processo Problem-solving material sourcing strategyo Troubleshooting system data errors and coordinating resolution with appropriate stakeholders to correct errorso Performing quality control of scope of work and technical criteria documents and coordinating with technical services for refinements, corrections or clarificationso Issue call off purchase orders from existing contracts, providing guidance on what contractual options are available for the requested need, ensuring proper usageo Coordinate with Legal department on negotiation of terms and conditions on micro contracts• Follow up with vendors on delivery of overdue materials• Reviewing open Purchase Orders with site managers to determine if they are still needed or if they should be closed out. Closing/modifying Purchase orders as needed.• Work for purchases above the department’s delegated threshold and recording the proper documentation for each transaction according to Procurement policy.• Sourcing of new and qualified vendors• Coordination of the development of proposal materials, including scope of work, form of quotation and estimated costs.• Read, understand and ensure compliance with ENA policies, processes and procedures in relation to Purchasing activities• Internal interaction within ENA AFC, Procurement, and other departments• Manage audit requirements related to purchasing for the assigned departments as delegated• Troubleshoot system errors/issues as needed for all SAP MM items related to purchasing and escalate if needed• Reporting of various metrics as assigned by Manager• Coordinating/Participating in training activities for site personnel regarding Purchasing Process• Assist site personnel in invoice reconciliation• Available and willing to work overtime outside of normal business hours to fulfill emergency needs on a rotating basis REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS:• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience• Minimum of 2 years of related experience• Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects to meet deadlines• Superior organizational skills and detail oriented to ensure accuracy and quality• Strong client-facing and internal communication skills• Ability to work as a part of a team and involve others in decisions when appropriate• Strong computer skills with experience on the MS suite including Word and Excel.• Experience with SAP business management software.• Adaptability and flexibility to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change• Initiative and drive for high achievement and continuous improvement• Able to interpret legal documents and agreements• MM-Pur, MM-Log, FI-AP, PS certifications.-Preferred