Project Procurement Specialist

Andritz•Charlotte, NC

58d•Hybrid

About The Position

ANDRITZ Hydropower North America is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries. As the first equipment manufacturer in North America and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines, ANDRITZ Hydropower North America has more than 185 years of know-how. In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Hydropower, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, and a clean future. From water to wire - Be part of the movement! Project Procurement Specialist Charlotte, NC - hybrid Summary of the role Andritz Hydro is looking for an experienced procurement professional with an educational and professional background in supply chain management and project coordination. The Project Procurement Specialist oversees the process of acquiring necessary goods, services, and equipment from external sources to meet specific project objectives. They will be responsible for planning procurements, identifying potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations and project standards, managing vendor relationships, and monitoring performance to ensure the project's success within budget and schedule. Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team. The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in engineering or supply chain management or finance
5+ years of experience as an industrial buyer of complex systems or in similar industries
Good understanding of commercial terms and conditions of purchase
Beginner to intermediate of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point
Self-starter, motivated and can work with minimal supervision
Assertive and highly proactive with the ability to stimulate action to achieve on time delivery of parts, equipment and materials
Well organized, detail-oriented, and self-disciplined with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple simultaneous activities
Employs fair, ethical and transparent procurement practices
Demonstrated positive relationships with internal/external customers
Knowledge of market trends, supply chain concepts and purchasing best practices

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP purchasing software, is an asset
Experience with the purchase of large steel parts, is an asset
Experience with the purchase of custom deigned equipment, is an asset

Responsibilities

Source and negotiate pricing with suppliers
Issue Purchase Orders and Manage PO revisions
Enforce and negotiate commercial terms and conditions and all contractual requirements
Follow up and expedite suppliers on deliveries and review vendor schedules
Document Minutes of Meeting during vendor calls and maintain action item registers
Respond to or facilitate suppliers questions
Communicate with Project team and system engineers for project details (budgets, requisitions, specifications, delivery dates, etc.)
Ensure suppliers have the appropriate documentation to proceed with work
Work closely with accounts payables to reconcile invoices and provide supporting documentation
Coordinate with the logistics coordinator, vendors and site installation, for the shipment of orders
Support the site installation for urgent purchases of missing/lost contract parts
Reporting as required by department or senior management