Procurement Specialist

Zephyr Wind is purpose-built to support the wind industry from the ground up. We offer key wind drivetrain, generator services and parts specifically designed to reduce downtime at medium and large-scale wind farms. Zephyr offers complete Repower and new construction services. Zephyr is a major service center for nearly all original equipment manufacturers and our compliances and certifications ensure wind turbine components receive the highest quality work.

JOB OVERVIEW:

As the Procurement Specialist, you will be primarilyresponsible for supporting vendor qualification and set-up, managing credit card activity, supporting divisions on purchasing through establishing national accounts and providing divisional allocations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

· Identify potential suppliers, assess their capabilities and evaluate offers based on price, quality and reliability.

· Support vendor qualifications process and set-up vendors with approval from CFO or VP of Finance.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering open communication and collaboration.

· Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, including pricing, delivery schedules and payment terms.

· Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with procurement activities, such as supply shortages or price fluctuations.

· Manage the company credit card activity, report on spending, support compliance with company policy and review national account set-up to utilize purchasing power.

· Work with operations teams to provide data from Traverse through dashboard access or timely reporting to allow operations to manage projects efficiently and profitably.

· Manage continued process improvement for Traverse Dashboard reporting to key project stakeholders.

· Establish key relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ensure timely communication to resolve questions or data requests.

· Manage credit agency activity and reporting to reflect the appropriate credit review for Z Winds and subsidiaries.

· Manage distributorship agreements and identify preferred pricing benchmarks.

· Perform special projects on behalf of Z Winds and subsidiaries as directed from time to time by CFO or Vice President of Finance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

· Strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.

· Solid negotiation skills for securing favorable terms with suppliers.

· Proven relationship management skills for building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.

· Knowledge of ERP systems for tracking inventory and preparing purchase orders.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

· Bachelor’s degree in business administration or supply chain management, or equivalent experience in the industry.

· 3+ years of experience in a Procurement Specialist or Supply Chain role for a manufacturing or distribution company.

Zephyr Wind is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

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Work Location: Remote