Procurement Specialist

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Interact with key vendors in support of the Companies overall strategic goals

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to issue necessary contracts for Project Services, capital equipment and other items as needed

Perform vendor onboarding processes (including NDA and pre-qualification)

Issue RFPs including, but not limited to the following

Preparation of RFPs to qualified vendors including working with other functional groups to gather all required documents and data

Determine and maintain bid schedules in accordance with project schedules

Coordinate responses to RFIs from bidders

Review, compare and evaluate vendor proposals with historical and market pricing to determine cost-competitive pricing and identify opportunities for cost savings

Support commercial negotiations for Master Services Agreements, Rental Agreements, project specific agreements, etc. for key vendors in accordance with company policies and guidelines

Support change order process for vendors and other related contract management processes

Perform handover process to Project Team ensuring key contract terms, timelines, due dates, etc. are appropriately communicated

Support Project Management Team as needed with contract information and input to resolve vendor disputes and/or issues, such as under-performance or scope gaps

Coordinate with internal and external logistics providers to manage movement of assets between projects and/or warehouse facilities

Support maintenance of Company assets through coordination with Qcells Fleet Manager and/or external maintenance providers

Monitor vendor performance evaluation process and help create improvement processes based on lessons learned

Maintain accurate and complete contracting records in accordance with record retention procedures

Track and analyze market data and provide updates to leadership teams

Identify, qualify & onboard new vendors

Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.

Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required

3-4 years, of experience in Contract Management and/or Procurement

Preference for experience in solar and/or renewable energy with projects of at least 50MW in size

Experience in capital equipment purchasing

Ability to work autonomously in a fast pace, professional, team environment with minimal supervision

Ability to prioritize tasks appropriately and in support of project schedules and other deadlines

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Confident communicator with the ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization

Computer literacy with an advance knowledge on Microsoft office including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

Understanding of construction management software systems (Procore, E-Builder, CMiC, etc.)

SAP Experience preferred but not required

Able to identify, investigate and solve problems that arise in timely manner

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day

Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk

Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds

Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far

Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors

Travel: up to 15% as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regular professional, office business setting

Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)

Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com .

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.

I hereby, accept and acknowledge this job description as my own and am committing to these responsibilities and required qualifications.

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This job position is specific to Qcells USA Corp. only and not any other Hanwha affiliates. The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. If candidates are considered for a nationwide role, then the compensation range will follow the marketability of the job function within those states. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.