Procurement Specialist

Description

Job Summary: A professional responsible for planning, negotiating, and managing procurement of materials and services for solar energy projects, with emphasis on cost reduction and quality, under supervision. Key Highlights: 1. Experience in negotiation and supplier management in the photovoltaic sector. 2. Focus on cost reduction and optimization of procurement processes. 3. Strategic collaboration with multiple departments in supply planning. **Description and Responsibilities:** **Working Hours:** Business hours **Level:** Supervision/Coordination **Employment Type:** Independent Contractor \- PJ* Plan procurement of materials, equipment, and services according to project schedules, demands, and priorities of solar energy projects and construction works. * Conduct quotations, comparative analysis charts, and commercial evaluations, considering price, delivery time, quality, payment terms, logistics, and supply risk. * Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal commercial and contractual conditions, focusing on cost reduction while maintaining quality. * Issue, track, and control purchase orders through final delivery, resolving delays, discrepancies, and other pending issues. * Manage a portfolio of strategic suppliers, maintaining professional relationships and monitoring performance, delivery timelines, quality, and service levels. * Prospect, develop, qualify, and maintain an updated database of new suppliers and service providers. * Analyze market trends and monitor price fluctuations, material availability, supply conditions, and relevant industry developments in the photovoltaic sector. * Negotiate and monitor supply and service contracts, ensuring compliance with agreed terms. * Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Construction, Warehouse, Finance, and other departments in supply planning. * Monitor inventory levels, consumption rates, and material replenishment needs to prevent stockouts, overstocking, and emergency purchases. * Track procurement KPIs such as savings, average acquisition lead time, on-time delivery rate, cost per project, and supplier performance. * Identify opportunities for cost reduction, material standardization, and procurement process improvement. * Ensure proper organization of documents related to procurement, including proposals, purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and records. * Ensure compliance with internal policies, approval authorities, procurement procedures, and company ethics and compliance principles. **Requirements:*** Negotiation and persuasion skills; * Analytical ability and decision-making capacity; * Planning and organizational skills; * Clear communication and interpersonal relationship skills; * Cost awareness and results orientation; * Resilience and ability to work under pressure. * Completed or ongoing undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related fields. * Proven experience as a Procurement Specialist, including negotiations, supplier management, and purchase order follow-up. * Knowledge of quotation chart preparation, cost analysis, and evaluation of commercial terms. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and experience with ERP systems. * Strong communication skills, negotiation ability, organizational capability, sense of urgency, and attention to detail. * Analytical, proactive, ethical, and results-oriented profile. **Benefits:** Gym allowance, Internal benefits, Corporate mobile phone