Procurement Specialist

3 months ago
Full time role
In-person · New York, NY, US... more
About Us
 
Solar Landscape is the leading commercial and community solar developer in the United States.
 
We partner with the world's largest real estate companies to develop, install, and operate solar projects on commercial and industrial rooftops. Through our groundbreaking community solar model, households in surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount. 
 
To date, Solar Landscape has deployed over 500 megawatts of renewable energy projects totaling over $1 billion in capital investment. Solar Landscape was named the #1 Distributed Generation developer for 2023 by New Project Media and was awarded the U.S. Department of Energy’s Equitable Community Solar Grand Prize. 

We reinvest in our communities as a leading provider of solar PPAs to municipalities, schools, and universities, as well as through our award-winning solar workforce development program. 

Solar Landscape is growing fast. Doubling in size year after year, we are looking for the best and brightest to drive our next phase of growth. We’re made up of thought leaders, thinkers, dreamers, doers. We are insightful, driven, rebellious, fun, and we are better together. Our diverse and unique backgrounds are all given a voice and seat at the table to help make real change for the communities we serve. 
 
For more about Solar Landscape, visit www.solarlandscape.com.
 
About The Role

The Procurement Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services needed to support our solar EPC projects. You will collaborate with vendors, negotiate contracts, and ensure that materials are delivered on time to meet project timelines and budgetary constraints. Your role will require close coordination with engineering, project management, and finance teams to align procurement strategies with project objectives.  This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong negotiation and organizational skills who can manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.


Responsibilities

  • Procurement Process Management: Assist in the development and implementation of procurement strategies to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
  • Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with suppliers and vendors. Negotiate contracts and terms to secure the best possible deals.
  • Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with project managers to forecast material needs.
  • Cost Management: Analyze market trends and pricing to ensure cost-effective procurement. Prepare cost estimates and budgets.
  • Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, contracts, and supplier performance.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the engineering, project management, and finance teams to align procurement activities with project timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the solar or construction industry.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • Innovative and adaptable, with excellent collaboration, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom or Teams.
  • Time management skills, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities without compromising the quality of their work.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Organization and communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented, self-starter.
  • Valid Driver’s License, occasional travel to various job sites nationally as required.
  • Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Benefits and Perks
 
Solar Landscape’s company culture is second to none. 
Our employees combine our mission, grit and drive with a rebel’s attitude that is changing the industry: 
·       Located in the heart of historic Asbury Park, our state-of-the-art office space offers flexible workstations encouraging collaboration and movement.  
·       Employees come together to eat every day! Like in a home, our gourmet kitchen is the heart of the office. Solar Landscape has a full-time in-house chef cooking daily farm-to-table meals using locally sourced organic food. 
·       Also included in employees is our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance, flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; We provide healthy snacks, coffee, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!