Strategic Energy Procurement Specialist

Blue Star Partners LLC; Valparaiso (IN); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is looking for a Procurement Specialist to support the Generation business unit. Responsibilities include managing sourcing initiatives and supplier relationships, resolving procurement issues, and improving procurement processes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems. This role offers a hybrid work model based in Valparaiso, IN with competitive pay ranging from $25 to $28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience required.
• Strong analytical skills for supplier proposal analysis.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage sourcing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement initiatives for Schahfer Generation Station.
• Manage end-to-end RFP process including negotiation and supplier selection.
• Partner with business units to execute supplier agreements.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies effectively.
• Identify opportunities for procurement process improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation capabilities

Collaboration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving

Organization

Sourcing methodologies

ERP systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

PeopleSoft

Ariba

Job description

A leading procurement firm is looking for a Procurement Specialist to support the Generation business unit. Responsibilities include managing sourcing initiatives and supplier relationships, resolving procurement issues, and improving procurement processes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems. This role offers a hybrid work model based in Valparaiso, IN with competitive pay ranging from $25 to $28 per hour.