Sourcing Specialist

Clearway Energy Group; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401(k) plan with employer match

Health, dental, and vision care

Job summary

A leading clean energy company based in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to manage procurement functions and supplier relationships. The successful candidate will contribute to sourcing decisions and support the company's Supplier Diversity initiatives. A Bachelor's degree and up to 2 years of sourcing or procurement experience are required. This hybrid role allows for a balance of in-office and remote work, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years in sourcing and/or procurement function.
• Knowledge of the negotiation and contracting process.
• Experience in wind, solar, or related renewables or energy industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and analyzing industry, economic, market, and spend data.
• Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential suppliers.
• Negotiate and place purchase orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Effective written and verbal communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Procurement, the Sourcing Specialist is responsible for procuring goods and/or services and supporting sourcing and purchasing needs for assigned stations/business units, providing industry, technical, and supply chain expertise. The primary objective is to manage inventory and suppliers to deliver the highest quality, reliability, and value to meet company and station/business unit requirements, and to provide expertise to support business and system processes for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials/services.

This is a hybrid position based in our Scottsdale, AZ office. If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist in gathering and analyzing industry, economic, market, and spend data.
• Supports identifying opportunities to leverage spend by category.
• Measure and track performance within a defined spend category.
• Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential suppliers.
• Develop, negotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers.
• Participate in cross-functional sourcing teams to evaluate potential and current suppliers.
• Support execution of supplier KPIs and demonstrate continuous improvement.
• Review and coordinate gathering of technical, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Create and evaluate quotations/bids and recommend suppliers for sourcing selection.
• Negotiate and place purchase orders.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods/services.
• Coordinate resolution of accounts payable and delivery issues.
• Review and process claims against suppliers for unsatisfactory materials, delivery, or equipment.
• Ensure site warehouse personnel comply with Supply Chain policies and procedures.
• Execute practices to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing shortages and delays.
• Respond to audits, surveys, or other informational requests from internal and external sources.
• Actively promote and support the company's Supplier Diversity initiatives.
• Effectively communicate the impact of sourcing decisions to management and employees as appropriate. Actively enroll their support.
• Ensure compliance with company and Supply Chain policies.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline required
• 0 - 2 years in sourcing and/or procurement function
• Attention to detail, organization skills, and time management.
• Knowledge of the negotiation and contracting process.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Self-starter who can work collaboratively to achieve high-level results.

What Would Be Nice

• Experience in wind, solar, or related renewables or energy industry is highly preferred.
• Proficient in computer applications and SAP or other ERP systems, as well as Ariba or other Business Spend platform, is highly preferred

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

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The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$70,000 - $73,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together

Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.

What We Provide

Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equalemploymentlaws , ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.