What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist-Electrical position at Buffalo Solar?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Join the Buffalo Solar Team - Power Up Your Career with Us!
At Buffalo Solar, we’re not just powering businesses—we’re powering potential! As a fast-growing leader in the renewable energy space, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the energy landscape right here in Buffalo, NY and beyond. And guess what? This is your chance to get in on the ground floor during an exciting phase of growth!
We’re Looking for a Procurement Specialist-Electrical to Build the Foundation of Our Procurement Team!
As Buffalo Solar’s first-ever Procurement Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our procurement strategy from the ground up. You’ll be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials that meet both cost efficiency and quality standards, all while ensuring timely delivery to keep our solar projects on schedule. Collaboration is key in this role—you’ll work closely with our project management, engineering, and installation teams to make sure everything runs smoothly. This is a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact and build a strong foundation.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Perform electrical take offs to support accurate material orders - Create and Submit RFQs by product category and project portfolio
- Obtain specifications/product data for submittals
- Submit, manage and reconcile outstanding submittals
- Prepare and issue purchase orders.
- Analyze/update and distribute drawing revisions at each drawing set- development stage
- Update electrical logs based on PO issuance
- Coordinate Inventory movement from warehouse to jobsites when necessary
- Ability to accurately process material requisitions in a fast-paced environment
- Meet with Construction Teams, and Engineers, daily to review Project status and delivery needs.
- High attention to detail and strong ability to follow through
- Eager to take on new tasks and learn
- Perform other related duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
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Associates Degree, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience - Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Procurement
- Experience in solar industry preferred
- Fluent in MS Office products
- Familiarity with ERPs -Database maintenance
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Familiar with construction and solar industry as well as understanding of project requirements
- Able to establish and maintain good relations with internal customers and suppliers
- Ability to adapt to fast-paced project dynamic
- High attention to detail and strong ability to follow through
Buffalo Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
