Supply Chain Specialist

Role Summary This position offers an opportunity to contribute to supply chain and procurement operations within a dynamic organization dedicated to clean energy solutions. The role involves supporting the sourcing, maintenance, and management of critical spare parts, vendor relationships, and service agreements. It requires a proactive individual capable of collaborative problem-solving and process management to ensure operational readiness and cost efficiency. Responsibilities Partner with Operations, Inventory Management, Category Management, and technical teams to ensure availability of critical spares, materials, and services. Establish and maintain inventory levels, implement supplier stocking, blanket pricing, and multi-year agreements to support asset reliability and cost stability. Lead sourcing and commercial strategy for service vendors by coordinating RFQs/RFPs, evaluating proposals, negotiating terms, and developing award recommendations. Manage Technical Service Agreements by developing, enforcing, and monitoring vendor compliance with contractual obligations related to equipment reliability and preventative maintenance. Serve as the primary point of accountability for contractual governance, bid timing, and issue resolution. Coordinate preventative maintenance activities, review schedules, and secure necessary vendors, materials, and tooling to mitigate operational risks. Manage procurement workflows, including requisition processing, purchase order issuance, and vendor communication to ensure timely delivery and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to support sourcing strategies, operational needs, and operational readiness initiatives. Track and report on procurement activities, vendor performance, and contract compliance to ensure continuous improvement. Maintain accurate procurement documentation and ensure adherence to organizational procurement policies and procedures. Qualifications Prior experience in supply chain, procurement, or vendor management roles, preferably within technical or industrial environments. Knowledge of procurement processes including RFQs, RFPs, contract negotiation, and purchase order management. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and vendors. Ability to proactively identify sourcing needs and develop strategic solutions. Familiarity with managing technical service agreements and contractor compliance. Organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Availability to work on-site during regular business hours. Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office Suite. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future. Publishing Pay Range: $20.00 – $30.00 hourly This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site. #J-18808-Ljbffr