Procurement Manager

Position Description

Position Title:

Purchasing Manager

Reports To:

Director of Strategic Sourcing

Direct Reports:

Yes

Functional Unit:

Finance

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Position Type:

Full-Time Location: Charlotte The Company

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates approximately 7,000 MW 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 associates, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Based in Denver, New York and Charlotte, Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. 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 Accounting and helps thermal Plant Managers maintain their assets and works with various corporate departments and operations teams to efficiently maintain the company’s assets.

The Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

- Manage the end-to-end procurement process for thermal fleet operations, including issuance of purchase orders, invoice processing, and goods/services receipt.

- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

- Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting for audits, financial reporting, and compliance reviews.

Strategy & Optimization

- Develop and implement procurement strategies that optimize value, improve efficiency, and reduce risk across the thermal fleet.

- Execute vendor optimization initiatives, including supplier consolidation, volume discounting, and strategic sourcing efforts.

- Lead escalated contract negotiations, pricing reviews, and supplier performance discussions.

- Partner with stakeholders across operations, engineering, finance, and legal to align procurement strategies with business needs.

Vendor & Contract Management

- Work with vendor management for vendor selection, onboarding, rationalization, and ongoing relationship management.

- Ensure all vendor setups, renewals, and terminations comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

- Establish and monitor supplier performance metrics, driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, and service.

Systems & Processes

- Design, configure, and oversee procurement processes within enterprise systems (Maximo and Workday).

- Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability in procurement activities.

- Develop and maintain procurement performance metrics and dashboards.

Financial & Reporting

- Support annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and reporting for procurement-related activities.

- Identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities to improve EBITDA across the thermal fleet.

- Conduct price escalation analyses and market benchmarking.

Leadership & Team Development

- Manage, train, coach, and develop Procurement team members.

- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

- Provide leadership on special projects and cross-functional initiatives.

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 10%.

THE TEAM

The Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace collaboration, dedication, and challenging work while also being down to earth.

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position functions in a smoke and vape free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer, phone, and scanner/photocopier.

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 an 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.