Services Sourcing Specialist

Posted:
4/17/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
People & HR

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

As a Procurement sourcing specialist, you will be the main liaison between internal and external stakeholders. This will include collaboration with Business Development, Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance, suppliers, and subcontractors within the market research and buyout phases of the renewable energy projects.

The sourcing specialist will be managing the strategic sourcing, design services, and sub-consultants for new development projects, and leading cost reduction initiatives for the assigned area of responsibility.

Job Description

  • Identify, develop and manage strategic contractor relationships to support new construction projects.
  • In collaboration with other project disciplines, amend and update the project procurement plan as required in changing circumstances.
  • Lead bid processes, including development and issuance of RFPs, response to bidder inquiries, lead pre-bid meetings, receiving and analyzing bids, preparing commercial bid tabulations and detailed cost analysis, leading bid clarification process, and selection of successful bidders.
  • Conduct contract negotiations, with assistance from Legal and interdepartmental leaders, for the establishment of contract terms or master service agreements.
  • Registering vendors and monitoring the risk.
  • Execute daily purchase orders in support of assigned areas of responsibility, per defined corporate strategies.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills and Competencies

  • BA/BS Degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required,
  • Experience in the Energy, Oil & Gas, or Construction sectors required.
  • Field experience is a strong plus, but not required.
  • Highly self-motivated with a demonstrated passion for delivering quality work and taking initiative.
  • Strong work ethic with the ability of working effectively both individually and/or as part of a team
  • Ambitious to continuously gain new knowledge about supply chain, other disciplines, the company, and the market.Advanced knowledge of purchasing processes and procedures.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in SAP sotware.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, Power-Point, and Access.
  • Demonstrated interest or experience in  international businesses or cultures.
  • Must have the ability to travel a minimum of 5% of the time.
  •  Have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
  • Must have the ability to obtain a valid passport.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.