We are a sustainable infrastructure company primarily focused on renewable energy assets. Our mission is to drive the transition towards a more sustainable world by investing in and managing sustainable infrastructure, while delivering long-term value to our investors and stakeholders.
Our current portfolio includes 40 renewable energy assets with a capacity of 2,048 MW, 343 MW of efficient natural gas-fired power, 1,229 miles of electric transmission lines, and other sustainable assets.
We are currently recruiting a Buyer based in Tempe to work with and strengthen our Purchasing and Buying team.
Responsibilities:
Lead RFQ (Request for Quotation) activities with suppliers.
Identify and source new suppliers through internet searches and screening.
Balance price, quality, and delivery considerations to arrive at the total lowest cost solution for Atlantica material and service purchase orders.
Create, transmit, and manage purchase order acknowledgements.
Create purchase orders for approved purchase requisitions and communicate with suppliers through various channels.
Achieve purchasing-related KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) and OKR's (Objectives and Key Results), including but not limited to cost savings, workflow & workload management, and cash flow.
Execute annual and multi-year contract negotiations with suppliers and plants.
Read and interpret equipment specifications, brochures, dossiers, and similar documentation.
Develop tools and reports required by the purchasing team.
Write purchasing-related procedures as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Occasional travel may be required.
Education:
Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field (preferred but not required).
Personal Skills:
Eagerness to learn, a high-performance work ethic, and a great sense of humor (required).
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills (required).
Technical Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Buyer or in a similar procurement role (required).
Basic SAP knowledge (preferred).
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint (required).
Excellent Excel abilities (preferred).
Solid negotiation skills.
Benefits:
Competitive remuneration package.
Growth opportunities in a promising and booming industry.
A highly committed, dynamic, and challenging environment.
International development opportunities.
Atlantica has a strong commitment to gender equality, active diversity, and social integration in all its stakeholders. You can read more about our diversity and inclusion policy in the following link: Diversity and Inclusion Policy
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