Supply Chain Buyer/Order Processing Specialist

Company: Sunnova Energy
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Brief Description of Sunnova Sunnova is a different kind of Power Company, offering solar and storage services to homeowners within the United States and its territories through our network of local solar dealers and solar standard community homebuilders. Our mission is powering energy independence TM and changing the energy industry. At Sunnova, we believe in achieving more by working together; our diverse workforce allows an inclusive and innovative culture to power our long-term growth. Our people focus on thinking beyond traditional limits - and to do that, we need the creativity and energy of every person. Come be a part of the fastest growing segment of the energy industry! The Supply Chain Buyer/Order Processing Specialist Position

Sunnova Energy is searching for a Supply Chain Buyer/Order Processing Specialist to be responsible for supporting the Supply Chain department with placing purchase orders, processing orders, and maintaining procurement administrative duties.

Supply Chain Buyer/Order Processing Specialist Responsibilities
Supports the Supply Chain and Operations team in executing purchase orders to our distributor and third-party warehouse service providers
Supports our operations in processing internal and external dealer orders
Verifies Purchase Requisitions, collects sign off in a timely manner, and tracks order acknowledgements
Addresses any accounts receivable or accounts payable reconciliations
Communicates trades on material delivery schedules
Reconciles any delivery and invoicing issues
Reports ongoing purchase orders to management, indicated by the vendor invoice number for all open and closed purchase orders
Works with the inventory management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and reports any backorders or missing products
Ensure fixed pricing agreements with suppliers are being used to maximize cost savings
Use only company approved suppliers. If needed, requests for new suppliers must be reviewed and approved by the Supply Chain Director
Review all material and service requisitions (repair & return included) in terms of quantities, pricing, specifications, account coding, authorization limits, priority, urgency, for accurate preparation of Purchase Orders.
Assists the Supply Chain Team with maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis
Assists the Operations team with troubleshooting issues as they arise, including but not limited to expediting orders, escalating supply constraints, and looking for logistic alternatives if necessary
Processes paperwork for change of vendor request and for approvals within purchasing guidelines
Works with Finance on resolving any payment issues and with suppliers and trade partners to resolve any current and/or overdue invoices
Maintains organization of purchase order records to an auditable standard
Reports PO status summary to the Materials Manager on a weekly basis
Tracks and maintains option selections in SalesForce and Rootstock
Completes other necessary tasks or duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related analytical or Business field
Strong knowledge of data, reporting, and analytics
3+ years industry experience
Intermediate to advanced skills using Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, V-lookups, IF Formulas and Macros).
Knowledge of MRP, scheduling, and capacity planning principles and practices

Preferred Qualifications
APICS certifications
Rootstock experience
Familiarity with engineering, manufacturing, and production processes
Experience using SalesForce

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Strong understanding of Supply Chain Management and procurement processes
Understanding of finance and general accepted accounting principles
General knowledge of manufacturing flow process, and company practices and procedures

Working Conditions
Open-office environment
Overtime may be required during busy times
Less than 20% estimated travel time

Physical Requirements
Extended periods of time working at computer workstation

Benefits

Sunnova offers a generous employee reward package that includes:
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending account, and 401(k) with employer match.
Competitive compensation & annual bonus
Paid time off, including 10 holidays and Paid Parental Leave
Cell phone allowance for many roles
Free access to onsite fitness center in Houston and/or discounted fitness memberships through health provider
Complimentary garage parking in Houston

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are selected for a position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

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