Strategic Category Procurement for Solar Projects

Koch; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending

Health savings accounts

Life insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Category/Procurement Specialist in Scottsdale, AZ to support Projects & Services purchasing across modules, BESS, HV, BoS, and related materials. You will source materials, manage suppliers, contracts, and ensure on-time delivery within safety and compliance standards.

You will collaborate with project teams, engineering, logistics, and procurement to optimize costs, mitigate risk, and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Bidding, Category, Asset or Commodity sourcing, procurement or EPC industry experience.
• Experience using supply chain, procurement, asset, or commodity management software.
• Supplier negotiation or relationship management experience.
• Experience analyzing and optimizing supply chain, asset or category processes, procedures, bidding and/or work scopes.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Source optimal material and equipment needed for operations.
• Develop and manage key suppliers and contracts necessary for support.
• Scale assets and support to meet the demands of growing business units.
• Execute purchasing activities for materials, equipment, and services in alignment with project schedules and business needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and work with suppliers to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and on time delivery.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders, contracts, and related documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, logistics, and project management teams to support project execution.
• Track orders, resolve issues, and proactively manage risks related to supply, cost, or schedule.
• Support continuous improvement efforts within procurement processes and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Reporting on purchasing activities to stakeholders with consideration of finances.
• Office-to-Project communication and support.
• Analyze and report on risks, opportunities, and developments within the categories.
• Manage preventative maintenance and servicing coordination for all assets.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within priorities and thrive in a challenging environment with high visibility.

Skills

Supply Chain

Purchasing

Bidding

Category Sourcing

Asset Sourcing

Commodity Sourcing

Education

Post secondary degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Category/Procurement Specialist in Scottsdale, AZ to support Projects & Services purchasing across modules, BESS, HV, BoS, and related materials. You will source materials, manage suppliers, contracts, and ensure on-time delivery within safety and compliance standards.

You will collaborate with project teams, engineering, logistics, and procurement to optimize costs, mitigate risk, and improve processes.