Sourcing Specialist

What The Role Is Reporting to the Manager, Procurement, the Sourcing Specialist is responsible for procuring goods and/or services and supporting sourcing and purchasing needs for assigned stations/business units, providing industry, technical, and supply chain expertise. The primary objective is to manage inventory and suppliers to deliver the highest quality, reliability, and value to meet company and station/business unit requirements, and to provide expertise to support business and system processes for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials/services. This is a hybrid position based in our Scottsdale, AZ office. If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume. What You'll Be Doing Assist in gathering and analyzing industry, economic, market, and spend data. Supports identifying opportunities to leverage spend by category. Measure and track performance within a defined spend category. Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential suppliers. Develop, negotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers. Participate in cross-functional sourcing teams to evaluate potential and current suppliers. Support execution of supplier KPIs and demonstrate continuous improvement. Review and coordinate gathering of technical, cost, and delivery requirements. Create and evaluate quotations/bids and recommend suppliers for sourcing selection. Negotiate and place purchase orders. Ensure timely delivery of goods/services. Coordinate resolution of accounts payable and delivery issues. Review and process claims against suppliers for unsatisfactory materials, delivery, or equipment. Ensure site warehouse personnel comply with Supply Chain policies and procedures. Execute practices to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing shortages and delays. Respond to audits, surveys, or other informational requests from internal and external sources. Actively promote and support the company's Supplier Diversity initiatives. Effectively communicate the impact of sourcing decisions to management and employees as appropriate. Actively enroll their support. Ensure compliance with company and Supply Chain policies. What You'll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline required 0 - 2 years in sourcing and/or procurement function Attention to detail, organization skills, and time management. Knowledge of the negotiation and contracting process. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint Effective written and verbal communication. Self-starter who can work collaboratively to achieve high-level results. What Would Be Nice Experience in wind, solar, or related renewables or energy industry is highly preferred. Proficient in computer applications and SAP or other ERP systems, as well as Ariba or other Business Spend platform, is highly preferred Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.). #LIHybri The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals. Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations $70,000—$73,000 USD Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. Notice to Applicants Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Notice to California Applicants Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr