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Strata Solar LLCDurham, NC, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities :

Sourcing / Purchasing

  • Respond to internal demand, Bill of Materials (BOM) release and / or requisitions by initiating and managing the RFQ process.
  • Manage submittal process through completion, communicating with appropriate departmental stakeholders.
  • Negotiate best terms with Suppliers such as cost, lead time, schedule and payment terms.
  • Communicate RFQ pricing and delivery terms to End User for approval.
  • Maintain and manage purchase requests on a daily basis in the purchasing program : ViewPointOne.
  • Create and / or revise Purchase Orders (PO’s) for all Products and Services in ViewPoint, and submit PO for approval(s).
  • Forward approved PO to selected Strata preferred vendor and manage PO’s throughout the entire Purchasing Cycle.
  • Follow up with selected Strata approved vendor to ensure the receipt of order acknowledgement.
  • Work with required persons, internal or external, to resolve any PO related issues.
  • Work alongside Accounts Payable to resolve problems and past due invoices.
  • Work with the Strata Warehouse team to resolve receiving issues including overages and shortages.
  • Assist Purchasing Manager in the creation and sourcing of complex RFQ’s.
  • Assist Purchasing Manager in the reconciliation of PO issues.
  • Assist Purchasing Team in maintaining existing Supplier relationships and aid in development of new Supplier relationships.
  • Aid in the execution and enforcement of MSA’s, working along side Legal and Upper Management as required.
  • Be able to pivot and reprioritize tasks to aid our internal customer with urgent requests.
  • Employ Cost Savings / Cost Avoidance strategies to reduce costs across the organization.

Continuous Improvement

  • Collaborate with Development, Accounts Payable, O&M, IPP, EPC and Finance to identify and resolve inefficiencies.
  • Evaluate existing processes regularly and update management, as required by the business.
  • Work with suppliers to gain knowledge of materials and services Strata is procuring.

    • Supervisory Responsibilities :

    None

    Education and / or Work Experience Requirements

  • 1+ years of Purchasing, Procurement, and / or Sourcing experience required
  • Excellent planning, problem solving and organization skills
  • Excellent computer knowledge, such as EXCEL, WORD and other Microsoft Office programs
  • Process-oriented mindset is a plus.
  • Experienced with vendor relationship management and strategic purchasing a plus.
  • Must be DETAIL oriented with demonstrated ability for accuracy.
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work with multiple partners and peers across the organization.
  • Must have a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency.
  • Must have the ability to convey information and ideas verbally and written.
  • Must have the ability to work independently and demonstrate sound decision-making skills.
  • High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

    • Physical Requirements / Work Environment :

    Work is performed in an office environment. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 20 pounds

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