Buyer 1 - Tactical Sourcing [Limited Term]

EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.  Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future!

Note: This is a 1-year Limited Term position, which is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and paid time off benefits.

Salary Range: The full pay range for this role is $28.08 - $46.83 per hour. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location.

Responsible for managing and approving purchase requisitions and issuing purchase orders for the fulfillment of services and non-inventory materials needed in support of EDFR’s operations in the US and Canada. The Buyer 1 will apply existing Agreements or a quote and order process to ensure the organization has the right services and non-inventory materials at the right price and right time while enforcing procurement policies and compliance requirements.

• Manage and issue purchase orders and change orders directly to vendors in accordance with company policy and compliance requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience 

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of experience or equivalent experience and training in the supply chain field or related area.
• May also require experience with ERP systems like SAP.
• Functional knowledge and experience in MS Office required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities –

• Ability to deliver high degree of responsiveness to customer service for customer satisfaction.
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write, format, and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Competent in Microsoft Office suite
• Preferred competence with an ERP system such as SAP
• Decision-Making Skills: Will use the information gathered to make decisions on behalf of the company.
• Maintain purchasing information, files, and records. Ability to resolve pricing, shipping, and invoicing issues in a timely manner.
• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks.
• Adheres to Company policies, purchasing processes and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• Combination of sitting/standing for extended periods of time at a computer typing and using a mouse

Working Conditions:

100% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. 0% of time is spent outside of the office visiting vendors’ and/or internal customers’ sites in additional to attending various conferences and meetings.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

N/A