Essential Functions
- Ensure proper systems and processes are established, maintained, and continually improved throughout the procurement group.
- Gather and analyze industry and market data to provide the organization with the latest and most competitive pricing.
- Monitor and improve the overall performance of the procurement team following CSI policies and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
- Host quarterly Commodity Reviews to highlight key market and vendor opportunities and constraints.
- Work with Site Buyers to maintain Vendor Scorecards to and from our supplier network for feedback on key components.
- Take responsibility for the growth and learning of the procurement team to improve overall organizational capacity.
- Take responsibility for qualification and selection of suppliers and overall performance improvement.
- Will lead a group of purchasing agents and buyers throughout the process of building relationships, negotiating, evaluating, conducting interviews, and managing supplier and vendor contracts.
- Monitor at a high level what CSI is purchasing, the delivery of the product, and how these products fit with CSI's engineering and construction methods.
- Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers to procure goods, services, and supplies.
- Take responsibility for overall purchasing and strategic initiatives to build a competitive position.
- Build relationships with the project teams to understand how equipment and materials perform according to our construction means and methods. The manager will understand which equipment and materials bring our program a competitive and strategic advantage.
- Work with the legal group to develop contracts that fit the industry, risk profile, and competitive landscape.
- Discuss defects and delivery problems with suppliers and negotiate outcomes that produce the best results for CSI and the long-term viability of the supplier.
- Coordinate with operations, project teams, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering to ensure proper scheduling and movement of goods and supplies.
- Maintain supplier performance KPIs and work with suppliers towards continual improvement.
- Collaborate with Logistics Manager to ensure appropriate inventory and utilization of excess material.
Qualifications
ABOUT YOU
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Experience and skill with Viewpoint, preferred.
- Proficiency in development and adherence to procurement procedures and plans.
- Excellent negotiation and team-building skills.
- Strong organizational, presentation, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment required.
- Proactive attitude and initiative.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to take ownership and accountability.
- Excellent reasoning and decision-making skills.
- Positive, proactive attitude.
- Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.
- Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- 10+ years of experience in Procurement.
- 5+ years of experience in Solar and Renewable Energy.
- BS degree in business administration or equivalent.
