EDF Renewables North America

Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Buyer 3

EDF Renewables North America

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $75,300 - $125,500 per year

About the role

  • Develop and manage assigned RFI/RFQ/RFPs from start to finish, including creation, issuance, and facilitation of the entire process, through issuance of award recommendations and negotiation of contract terms/master service agreements.
  • Manage and maintain contracts and outline agreements with vendors.
  • Oversee and coordinate market analysis and vendor sourcing activities within the assigned commodity group to ensure alignment with commercial strategy and objectives.
  • Support the procurement plan by organizing sourcing events and staying informed about market trends.
  • Supplier relationship management, which includes negotiation of pricing and commercial terms, delivery-to-want, issue resolution, quality assurance, and performance reviews.
  • Own and manage the Procure-to-Pay process and surrounding functions for the assigned category, including vendor on-boarding and qualification.
  • Participate and coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve team goals and objectives, drive continuous improvement, and accomplish cost reduction targets and objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related discipline from a four-year college or university.
  • Minimum of five years related experience in parts, material purchasing or Category Management, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, or energy sectors.
  • Proven experience in strategic sourcing, data analysis, cost reduction initiatives and demand forecasting.
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP for inventory management, outline agreement creation, etc.
  • Experience in managing large RFPs and leading vendor selection process.
  • Experience in Renewable Energy desirable.
  • Good contract knowledge and commercial negotiation skills with progressive experience.
Benefits
  • Competitive bonus incentives.
  • Comprehensive health coverage.
  • Rewarding 401k.
  • Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
  • Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
  • Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingdata analysiscost reductiondemand forecastingcontract negotiationvendor managementProcure-to-Pay processmarket analysisRFIRFP
Soft Skills
communicationnegotiationproblem-solvingteam collaborationorganizational skills