Position: Buyer I
Reports to: Procurement Manager
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Company Statement:
This is an opportune time to join a fast-growing company which is an industry leader in the renewable energy space. Montauk is a fully integrated renewable energy company specializing in the management, recovery, and conversion of landfill methane into renewable electric power and renewable natural gas. Montauks corporate offices are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with regional offices in Houston, Texas and Irvine, California. Montauk operates as a subsidiary of Montauk Holdings Limited, a publicly traded holding company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Job Description:
Buyer I is responsible for processing requests from Site Managers in the field or Department Managers and turning those requisitions into Purchase Orders (PO). A Buyer I, under supervision will create purchase orders, alert management when the PO has been completed. Additional responsibilities include interpreting various purchase order reports and developing action and correction plan and assisting the Legal department in amending Terms and Conditions and Inco Term disputes.
Standard Requirements:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Finance or a closely related major field of study. Basic computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, OneDrive, Outlook)
- Basic understanding of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Preferred Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong math skills and an attention to detail
- Ability to work under direct supervision and under a high stress, growing environment
Skills Desired:
- 1-3 years experience in procurement, energy-related industry preferred.
- 1-3 years experience supporting sites in multiple geographical locations.
- Basic knowledge of procurement related activities (requests for quotations, change orders, receipting, etc.)
- Formal company communication experience (communication channels, email etiquette, internal and external communication)
- Experience in documentation management or record keeping.
- History of success in a supplier relationship management role.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
- Provides support to sites for all procurement related services.
- Under direct supervision, process requisitions, create purchase orders, track and expedite deliveries, process invoices, and close purchase orders.
- Validate receipts of goods/services in a timely manner by anticipating and inquiring with Site Managers, Department Managers or third party vendors.
- Follow a determined system for monitoring all open purchase orders between sites
- Coordinate with site manager or department manager an action plan to address open and aging purchase orders.
- Work with Montauks internal Tax Manager, Site Managers and the Vendors to determine tax exemption when necessary. Store and distribute tax exemption certificates to the Vendor. Ensure all proceeding invoices do not include tax.
- Assist in continuous cost saving improvements.
Benefits:
- Full-Time employees are eligible for a strong benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Long term disability, and life insurance
- Retirement 401K
- Pay is commensurate with qualifications.
Montauk Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age. We are a drug free work environment based on Federal guidelines and use e-verify to confirm employment eligibility.