Sourcing Specialist

Clearway Energy; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to procure goods and services for assigned business units with a focus on supplier relationships, contracts, and cost optimization. This hybrid role will be based in our Scottsdale office and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will manage supplier performance, develop quotations, negotiate terms, ensure timely deliveries, and support supplier diversity initiatives while maintaining compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in sourcing and/or procurement.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Knowledge of negotiation and contracting process.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve high-level results.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and suppliers to deliver the highest quality, reliability, and value.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing industry, economic, market, and spend data.
• Support identification of opportunities for leveraging spend by category.
• Measure and track performance within defined spend categories.
• 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 ensure that optimum inventory levels are sustained while minimizing shortages and delays.
• Respond to audits, surveys, or other informational requests from internal and external sources.
• Actively promote and support company 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.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Contracting

MS Office

SAP/ERP

Communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

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 business units. The primary objective is to support business and system processes utilized in sourcing and purchasing and provide expertise in managing materials and services.

This hybrid position will be located in our Scottsdale office location. If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage inventory and suppliers to deliver the highest quality, reliability, and value.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing industry, economic, market, and spend data.
• Support identification of opportunities for leveraging spend by category.
• Measure and track performance within defined spend categories.
• 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 ensure that optimum inventory levels are sustained while minimizing shortages and delays.
• Respond to audits, surveys, or other informational requests from internal and external sources.
• Actively promote and support company 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. Applicable experience in related disciplines or industries may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• 2-5 years in sourcing and/or procurement.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Knowledge of negotiation and contracting process.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve high-level results.
• Proficient in computer applications and SAP or other ERP systems, and ability to broaden knowledge as new technology becomes available.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Knowledge of negotiation and contracting process.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve high-level results.
• Proficient in computer applications and SAP or other ERP systems, and ability to broaden knowledge as new technology becomes available.

What Would Be Nice

• Previous experience in the Wind Energy Industry or other renewable energy industries is highly desired.

No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.

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

$74,000 - $87,000 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. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
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 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 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.
Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We ProvideClearway 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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.