Buyer – Power Generation

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Job Description

Job Summary

The Buyer prepares purchase orders, solicits bid proposals, and reviews and approves requisitions for goods and services; interviews vendors and visits supplier facilities to examine products, services and prices; builds and maintains relationships with internal customers and vendors, and acts as supervisory direct report to assigned personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders for, solicit bid proposals, and review and approve requisitions for goods and services.
• Complies with and executes Category Management strategy in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Expedites and issues change orders to meet maintenance, field or project demands
• Interview vendors and visit supplier facilities to examine and learn about products, services, and prices
• Evaluate, negotiate with suppliers, and select suppliers based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities for good and services not covered under Category Management.
• Manage vendor contract compliance by ensuring vendor performance satisfies requirements established in the contract Scope of Work
• Full responsibility of the P2P Process.
• Maintain an appropriate supply schedule by determining reorder points of frequently purchased goods
• Oversee computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories for assigned categories
• Act as the primary liaison and focal point to support designated business units, including being responsible for the coordination of procurement strategies and plans, processes, resources, and interfaces.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal customers and vendors, address needs, and mitigate product or service supply/quality issues
• Mentor and train procurement personnel, as needed.
• Act as supervisory direct report for assigned personnel (i.e., performance management, corrective action, training, defining daily priorities, creating work schedules, etc.)
• Manage time and attendance for assigned personnel including timecard approval or paid time off
• Assist in the hiring of assigned personnel when needed (i.e., collaborate with Human Resources recruiters, perform interviews, select qualified talent, etc.)
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies by attending all required HSE training sessions, safety meetings, and always utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Other duties as assigned

 Job Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of purchasing, supply chain or project management experience, preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred (equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Power Generation, Utilities, Electrical Distribution, Oil and gas industry experience, strongly preferred
• Strong leadership characteristics, able to coach, mentor, train, track performance, enact corrective action, and delegate duties to a team
• Personable and collaborative, able to work with cross-functional teams to reach a common objective
• Good written and verbal communication skills, able to effectively communicate with vendors and personnel at all levels of the organization
• Proficient working with Microsoft Office 365 applications and able to quickly learn other work-related software systems to include multi-agent AI solutions.
• Familiarity with technical specifications for equipment and materials used in power generation (e.g., turbines, reciprocating gas engines, gas processing equipment, electrical components)
• Strong understanding of major OEMs and suppliers in the power generation sector, covering turbine generators, gas reciprocating engine generators, and essential distribution components (cabling, transformers, switchgear, BESS etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents, preferred.
• Proven experience overseeing parts and equipment throughout the full purchasing process—quoting, order placement, lead‑time management, and delivery coordination
• Highly organized and detail oriented with strong time management skills
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, able to utilize data to shape objectives

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those required for an employee to successfully perform the role’s essential functions.  Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform their major responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent environmental conditions an employee will encounter while performing the role’s essential functions.  The noise level in some work environments can be moderate and an employee may encounter extreme weather conditions while performing major duties.  Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform their major responsibilities.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the role’s classification. This job description is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this role.

PROPWR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.