Strategic Solar Procurement Specialist

PCL; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Bonus program

401k match

Medical benefits

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

HSAs/FSAs

Mental health support

Career development

Training programs

Job summary

PCL Solar Constructors USA Inc. in Katy, Texas, is seeking a Buyer to connect the field with the supply chain and ensure project success by securing materials and services. You will work within policies, manage vendors, and help optimize purchasing processes.

The role emphasizes cost-effective procurement, risk assessment, and coordination with suppliers to meet schedules, with opportunities for career growth in a growing solar construction team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Bachelor’s diploma or degree in a related discipline is considered an asset.
• 1 year of experience in supply chain or procurement is preferred.
• Basic construction knowledge including awareness of procedures, project life cycles, and construction resources and equipment.
• Basic understanding of applicable procurement laws and regulations, procurement best practices and supply chain processes.
• Awareness of commonly used construction materials, permanent/non-permanent materials, services, tools, and equipment.
• Clear understanding of “Best Value”.
• Effective negotiation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Working experience of Microsoft Office Suite with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.

Responsibilities

• Purchases materials, assets and services in accordance with policies and procedures, using cost-effective and ethical approaches and meeting required criteria.
• Identifies and selects vendors to purchase requisitioned consumables, while meeting criteria such as specification, price, quantity, quality, safety, and delivery date.
• Develops general commodity knowledge by working with procurement experts, using supplier resources, and acquisition assignments.
• Creates and issues appropriate purchase documents and applying the relevant purchasing and supply agreements to daily purchases.
• Develops and maintains constructive and customer focused working relationships with stakeholders.
• Identifies, evaluates, and escalates risks that could affect project deliverables, activities, and schedule.
• Coordinates all aspects of the purchasing process with suppliers to schedule deliveries and resolve material discrepancies, outstanding or overdue deliveries, warranty claims, and return of material.
• Prepares and analyzes request for quotes and interprets information requests.
• Resolves conflicts between purchaser and supplier for standard purchases.
• Utilizes relationships and awareness of market and marketplace to streamline current processes and introduce initiatives to create value and overall efficiencies.
• Maintains preventive maintenance requirements and minor repairs for operating equipment.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal communication

Vendor management

Procurement knowledge

Cost awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PCL Solar Constructors USA Inc. in Katy, Texas, is seeking a Buyer to connect the field with the supply chain and ensure project success by securing materials and services. You will work within policies, manage vendors, and help optimize purchasing processes.

The role emphasizes cost-effective procurement, risk assessment, and coordination with suppliers to meet schedules, with opportunities for career growth in a growing solar construction team.