Associate Buyer

DTE Energy • Stockton, CA

106d • $66,400 - $81,900

About The Position

DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer's homes and Michigan's progress for more than a century. And as Michigan's largest source of renewable energy, we're creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We're also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states. But we're more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you'll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences, and values everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related discipline and knowledge and capabilities typically acquired through at least 1 year of relevant professional experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Advanced organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate commercial terms including terms and conditions
• Able to function independently and reliably
• High attention to details is required
• Ability to function within a matrix organization in which functional and business leaders have equal authority within the organization and employees report to both a functional leader and a business leader
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with a welcoming, cooperative, and supportive demeanor consistent with DTE Service Keys

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP/SRM and Maximo

Responsibilities

• Issue Purchase Orders for materials, tools, rentals, equipment, and services using SAP/SRM
• Seek suppliers, bid, negotiate terms and conditions in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Expedite the delivery of materials as required
• Set up new vendors in system, securing proper documents and information
• Work with sites and vendors to resolve material and service quality issues
• Assure compliance with all Corporate, Site, and Supply Chain established policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, management, and others as required
• Assist with payment and resolution of invoice issues as required
• Assist other sites throughout DTE Vantage as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $66,400.00 - $81,900.00

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees