Procurement Associate, Operations at Invenergy LLC in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.



Job Description




Position Overview



The responsibilities of the Procurement Associate include negotiating, executing, and administering contracts and managing supplier relationships. The procurement associate will issue bids, draft contracts, and assist in managing relationships with key suppliers, contractors, manufacturers, and internal departments. This role will report to Renewables Procurement Manager and works closely with asset management, engineering and plant management.



Responsibilities

• Evaluate suppliers, products and services to obtain comparative information for use in developing proposals
  
  


• Draft, negotiate and execute service and supply contracts that support operating renewable power plants
  
  


• Prepare and evaluate formal and informal bid and request for proposal packages for review and approval
  
  


• Execute contractual obligations within delegated scope of responsibility and in accordance with Invenergy's procurement policies
  
  


• Manage supplier relationships and assist in building effective partnerships within areas of assigned responsibility
  
  


• Conduct studies and spend analyses to determine new or better sources of supply for products, services or commodities within areas of assigned responsibility. Analyze price trends and assess their impact on future activities, continuously develop market knowledge, and assess suppliers based upon organizational key performance indicators
  
  


• Perform continuous contract management and process improvement within sourcing scope
  
  


• Train personnel as needed and support implementation of procurement processes across the business
  
  


• Other duties or assignments as needed
  
  

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline
  
  


• Experience in project management and strategic problem solving
  
  


• Strong commercial negotiator, with an understanding of the legal and contractual aspects of procurement
  
  


• 3+ years experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or a related field strongly preferred
  
  


• Strong ability to analyze data and interpret statistics
  
  


• Proven and influential verbal and written communicator
  
  


• Excellent organizational and administrative skills including exceptional attention to detail
  
  

Benefits



Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.


Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. Apply Now