Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Administrator, Abilene, TX

ZephyrWind 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.

SUMMARY: Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: procurement, vendor relations, filing, reporting, maintaining a high level of trend awareness, customer service and servicing the fast-paced growing renewables industry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

- Effectively communicate with vendors.

- Issue approved purchase orders to vendors.

- Follow up and track lead-times and on time performance of vendors.

- Assist in maintaining and updating supplier database, including contact information, product specifications, and performance evaluations to ensure a reliable supply chain.

•Research and assist in resolving vendor issues.

•Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and supplier invoices, liaising with finance/accounting and suppliers to correct errors and ensure accurate billing.

•Assist Accounting Department in solving invoice/receipt issues.

- Assist in maintaining proper amounts of inventory. Coordinate with inventory management team to monitor stock levels and forecast needs, preventing overstocking or stockouts

- Assist with managing vendor invoices as needed.

- Assist with procuring components.

- Receive and file necessary documents.

- Reporting as required.

- Keep a clean and safe work environment and optimize space utilization.

- Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers.

- Follow quality service, positive standards and comply with company processes, procedures, rules and regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•Good organizational skills.

•Microsoft office (Excel, Word, etc.).

•Be an advocate of management procedures, policies, goals and vision for the company.

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•Demonstrate and maintain positive relationships with all employees and the public.

•When wearing company uniforms, dress properly in the shop, and out in public.

•Always exercise safety precautions.

•Possess problem solving, reasoning, reasonable judgement and analytical skills.

•Ability to comply with appropriate task deadlines.

•Work independently and as a team member as required.

•Available to work extended hours.

•Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statics.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

•Office experience

•Experience in distribution and/or inventory control

•Associate or bachelor’s degree in logistics or inventory management preferred.

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

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person