Manager, Procurement

Onward Energy is seeking a Manager of Procurement in Charlotte, NC. This full-time role involves managing procurement processes, supplier relationships, and compliance, while supporting strategic sourcing across the organization. The ideal candidate has a degree in Finance or Business Administration and 4-7 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, managing systems like Maximo and Workday, and training the procurement team.
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Manager Procurement

Reports To: Director of Strategic Sourcing

Functional Unit: Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time

Office Location: Denver

THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Corporate Offices in Denver, New York and Charlotte, we are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

THE CHALLENGE

Fueled by growth of the company, the Purchasing Manager serves as an administrative resource, focusing on support of vendor relations, purchasing, inventory management and strategic sourcing for the company. This position reports to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, and helps Site Managers maintain their assets and works with various corporate departments and operations teams to efficiently maintain the company’s assets.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage the procurement process for the organization including developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Interface procurement strategies and processes with relevant department to provide effective procurement support across all of Onward
• Develop metrics for Procurement and Strategic sourcing activities
• Manage process for new supplier and records of current suppliers
• Manage procurement related systems including Maximo and Workday
• Support budget and financial reporting
• Manage all escalated contract negotiations, quotes or suppliers
• Train, coach and develop Procurement team
• Special Projects

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration preferred with 4-7 years of experience. Applicable years of experience may substitute for degree.
• Experience with accounting processes, purchasing, and supply chain.
• Understanding of maintenance management systems is preferred such as Maximo and Workday.
• Adept with Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capability.
• Self-starter with ability to make decisions and take necessary actions without specific direction.
• Effective time management and organizational skill; keen multi-tasking capabilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently, and as part of a cross-functional team.

THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, and close and distance vision capability.
• Ability to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

THE TEAM

The Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace our values of accountability, adaptability, collaboration, and excellence.

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position functions in a smoke and vaping-free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer, phone, and scanner/photocopier. Noise levels can be moderate to high when visiting job sites, and may contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools.

THE TOTAL REWARDS

Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits. If you require accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to Recruiting@onwardenergy.com.

EEO STATEMENT:

Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.