Senior Procurement Specialist

FuelCell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through our proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. As an innovator and manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms, FuelCell Energy has the only technology in the world capable of capturing carbon from an external source and producing power at the same time. In addition, we offer the only technology in the world capable of producing hydrogen, power and water simultaneously.

Scope

The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for developing and executing assigned category/ supply chain strategies as it pertains to the procurement of critical, complex, and/or high value equipment and components. This role will also be responsible for the supply chain operations, ERP Data management, and communication with internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in efforts to optimize the supply base, generate cost savings and support current and new product development initiatives by ensuring continuous, on time and uninterrupted flow of materials to Production, MRO, Field Service and R&D projects consistent with FCE policies.
• Responsible for Production, Project and Service procurement and supply management functions relating to, and in support of cost reduction and supply chain risk mitigation initiatives. Specific focus on sourcing; including, but not limited to: Request For Quotation, bid analysis, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and overall production schedule performance in accordance with technical, commercial, quality, safety, and schedule requirements
• Will find innovative ways to reach common ground for a win/win relationship to develop a global supply base that creates and sustains a competitive advantage for FCE.  Identifies and actively pursues cost reduction opportunities, driving savings in line with overall business expectations, ensuring targets for cost reduction are met.
• Manages cost models for suppliers (price, volume, discounts, commodity cost forecasts and cost drivers, etc.).
• Maintain ownership of the whole procurement process from component acquisition, administration of contract, on time deliveries, quality through invoice payment and warranty terms. 
• Develop and maintain metrics for monitoring supply chain processes and take corrective actions and drive for continuous improvement all throughout the supply chain. 
• Responsible for maintaining an effective Kanban system with suppliers to improve inventory turns, while maintaining 100% on time shipment to our customers. 
• Make sure suppliers have current approved and released Specs and Drawings revisions. 
• Participate in new product introduction as required; help identify and qualify new suppliers as needed.  Participate in Suppliers Audit as required.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and shipping/receiving personnel on material issues, invoicing issues, production planning and other issues.  Function as a team member to share ideas, exchange and report information, and develop solutions to problems to assure on time delivery to our customers while continue to improve inventory turns.
• Maintain all purchasing data in ERP
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operation Management, related discipline.  
• A minimum of 8 years of experience a plus
• Customer-focused approach to dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Intermediate experience utilizing an ERP system (Microsoft D365 is a plus)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver against the deadline
• A high degree of proficiency with Microsoft  Office
• Ability to maintain excellent accuracy, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude with the ability to work independently and/or as part of a team
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with little supervision

Training Requirements

Work Conditions

• Multi-work environment (manufacturing, production, warehouse, research and development, office) requiring the use of PPE
• Full-time hours (40 hrs. a week)
• Ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds
• Bending, sitting, standing, kneeling, and walking

 Travel Requirements

• Travel of up to 20% might be required for this role

FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.

FuelCell offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive wages.

The successful candidate is required to complete a criminal background check, employment and education verification.

For more information about FuelCell Energy and our available openings, please visit our website: https://www.fuelcellenergy.com/careers

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with FuelCell Energy. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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