Buyer 2

Clean Energy•Long Beach, CA

3d•$70,000 - $73,000

About The Position

The Buyer 2 purchases equipment, parts, materials, and tools needed to build, maintain, and operate LNG, CNG, hydrogen, and other fueling stations or renewable natural gas processing facilities. The role plans requirements, reviews purchase requests, independently issues purchase orders for warehouses, supply houses, and service vehicles, and assists with special projects and sourcing assignments. It manages assigned commodities with a focus on cost, quality, delivery, and inventory. The Buyer works with Construction and Operations to prepare procurement records, uses the operating system’s MRP module to recommend inventory levels, and follows procurement procedures and agreements. The role reviews and negotiates supplier pricing, specifications, and delivery dates; supports vendor identification and onboarding; evaluates supplier performance; and pursues cost savings and reliable supply. It also manages plans for long-lead-time or supply-chain-impacted items, monitors supplier KPIs, supports procurement systems and policies, and processes warranty claims. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The work environment typically has a moderate noise level. The employee regularly uses hands and arms and talks or hears, frequently walks and sits, occasionally stands, and may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and independently.
Deep knowledge and experience with station equipment, electrical and mechanical components, piping, and construction materials.
Hands-on experience with cradle-to-grave, project-based procurement, including low-volume, high-value assets and high-volume commodity items.
Experience coordinating logistics and supporting RFP development, proposal evaluation, and bid analysis.
Proven negotiation skills and excellent analytical skills.
Strong attention to detail and a track record of accuracy.
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and make sound decisions.
Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work across departments and organizational levels.
Ability to work autonomously as part of a team and perform under deadline pressure.
Ability to read and interpret business and professional publications, write reports and business correspondence, and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, including algebra, probability, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to solve practical problems and recommend solutions in situations with limited standardization.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and strong Excel skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft D365 ERP software.
CPM certification.

Responsibilities

Assist Construction and Operations in compiling information and records for purchase orders, and maintain records of purchases, transfers, prices, deliveries, and inventories.
Use the operating system’s MRP module to recommend inventory levels for central warehouses, remote warehouses, and service vehicles.
Follow buying procedures and controls, comply with procurement contracts and agreements, create purchase orders, and use independent judgment to meet delivery service-level agreements.
Review, compare, and negotiate prices, specifications, and delivery dates; process orders with existing suppliers; and work with the Procurement Supervisor to identify, vet, and onboard new vendors.
Evaluate supplier performance on cost, delivery, and quality, and proactively identify cost-saving opportunities.
Assess and recommend inventory spending to support departmental cost-saving initiatives.
Prepare invitations to bid and work with the Procurement Supervisor to recommend item or vendor changes supporting cost savings and improved delivery.
Develop plans for long-lead-time, increasing-cost, or supply-chain-disrupted items to protect the business and maintain supply.
Track and manage supplier performance to anticipate and resolve service or project delays and cost increases; initiate Vendor Quarterly Business Reviews based on KPIs such as on-time delivery, cost, and quality.
Support implementation of company systems, policies, metrics, and procedures for safe, ethical, and effective operations.
Prepare and process warranty documentation, submit claims, follow up with manufacturers, and adjust and resubmit denied claims as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.