Job title:  Project Procurement Specialist

ANDRITZ Hydropower North America is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

As the first equipment manufacturer in North America and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines, ANDRITZ Hydropower North America has more than 185 years of know-how.

In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Hydropower, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, and a clean future.

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!

Project Procurement Specialist

Charlotte, NC - hybrid

Summary of the role 

Andritz Hydro is looking for an experienced procurement professional with an educational and professional background in supply chain management and project coordination. The Project Procurement Specialist oversees the process of acquiring necessary goods, services, and equipment from external sources to meet specific project objectives. 

They will be responsible for planning procurements, identifying potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations and project standards, managing vendor relationships, and monitoring performance to ensure the project's success within budget and schedule.

The following responsibilities form the core of this role: 

• Source and negotiate pricing with suppliers;
• Issue Purchase Orders and Manage PO revisions;
• Enforce and negotiate commercial terms and conditions and all contractual requirements;
• Follow up and expedite suppliers on deliveries and review vendor schedules;
• Document Minutes of Meeting during vendor calls and maintain action item registers;
• Respond to or facilitate suppliers questions;
• Communicate with Project team and system engineers for project details (budgets, requisitions, specifications, delivery dates, etc.);
• Ensure suppliers have the appropriate documentation to proceed with work;
• Work closely with accounts payables to reconcile invoices and provide supporting documentation;
• Coordinate with the logistics coordinator, vendors and site installation, for the shipment of orders; 
• Support the site installation for urgent purchases of missing/lost contract parts;
• Reporting as required by department or senior management;

Do you fit the profile?

Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team. 

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us. 

• Bachelors degree in engineering or supply chain management or finance;
• 5+ years of experience as an industrial buyer of complex systems or in similar industries;
• Experience with SAP purchasing software, is an asset;
• Experience with the purchase of large steel parts, is an asset  
• Experience with the purchase of custom deigned equipment, is an asset  
• Good understanding of commercial terms and conditions of purchase;
• Beginner to intermediate of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point;
• Self-starter, motivated and can work with minimal supervision;
• Assertive and highly proactive with the ability to stimulate action to achieve on time delivery of parts, equipment and materials;
• Well organized, detail-oriented, and self-disciplined with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple simultaneous activities;
• Employs fair, ethical and transparent procurement practices;
• Demonstrated positive relationships with internal/external customers;
• Knowledge of market trends, supply chain concepts and purchasing best practices.

What do we offer?

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• 401k matching;
• Hybrid work model;
• Annual bonus program;
• Employee assistance program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know?

ANDRITZ Hydro has:

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 33,200 turbine units delivered
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 6100 employees worldwide 
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.