Buyer

Industry: Renewable EnergyTravel: 20%-30% of time (will drive plant to plant if needed)Location: Lebanon, PAPay Rate: $28.98 - $43.48Job Duration: 6 months to start, with possible extension to 12-18 monthsThe Buyer is responsible for independently executing operational procurement activities that support power generation facilities. This role processes purchase requests for materials and services, identifies appropriate sources of supply, leverages existing strategic agreements, conducts RFQs and pricing analyses, selects suppliers, and issues/manages purchase orders and blanket/outline agreements. The Buyer partners closely with plant stakeholders, suppliers, and the Strategic Sourcing team to ensure timely fulfillment, compliance, and continuous improvement of the procure-to-pay process.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Convert approved purchase requisitions for materials and services into accurate purchase orders using qualified sources of supply and competitive pricingIdentify and evaluate sources of supply; execute RFQs as needed and perform comparative pricing/total-cost analysis in accordance with supply chain policiesCommunicate with suppliers throughout the RFQ, award, and fulfillment process (order acknowledgements, lead times, delivery status, and issue resolution)Coordinate with the internal Strategic Sourcing organization to align to strategic agreements, share market/supplier insights, and identify opportunities for competitive bid eventsPartner with internal requisitioners to clarify specifications, delivery requirements, outage/project timelines, and receipt/invoice expectationsSafety-qualify suppliers in accordance with site and company requirementsRegister and onboard new suppliers, as neededSupport delivery confirmations, supplier performance follow-up, and invoice resolutionto address delays and improve procure-to-pay cycle timeMaintain and update blanket/outline agreements and pricing to ensure accuracy,effective terms, and audit readinessEnsure compliance to operational procurement processes, documentationrequirements, and applicable controlsProvide input on recurring demand and spend patterns to inform enterprise sourcinginitiatives and strategic agreement utilizationSupport outage planning and project-based procurement by tracking milestones,communicating status, and escalating risks as neededWorking Conditions Primarily onsite at a power plant and in an open office environmentOccasional overtime as required to support outages and special projectsTravel required (20–30%) to local plants/sitesMinimum Requirements High School Diploma or GED5+ years of procurement/buying experience (operational procurement preferred)Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel; ability to analyze andpresent data (Power BI preferred)Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field5–7 years of sourcing/buying experience supporting power generation, retail energy,or corporate indirect spend categories1+ year experience working with SAP (or comparable ERP)Institute for Supply Management (ISM) certification (e.g., CPSM) or equivalentAdditional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Prior supply management experience supporting a power plant or industrial/ manufacturing environmentStrong interpersonal skills; ability to influence and collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and leadershipStrong analytical and technical skills; advanced Excel capability and comfort with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple requests with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environmentStrong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce clear, concise updates and documentation