Vendor Specialist

<p><strong>Headquartered in Reno, NV, Ormat designs, develops, builds, owns and operates geothermal and recovered energy-based power plants in the US and worldwide. With a spotless international reputation, we&rsquo;re on track to become a leading global provider of renewable energy.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>We take pride in our family-oriented business building practical green energy solutions from the ground up.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Join a team that&rsquo;s giving new life to the future of our planet.&nbsp;</strong></p>

Reno, NV, US, 89511

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

https://www.ormat.com/en/home/a/main/

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Full Time

Overview: This position is responsible for managing procurement vendor activities and maintaining both new and existing vendor relationships. Position will assist with on boarding of new suppliers where appropriate.<br /> <br /> <br />
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Ensure that vendors meet all company onboarding requirements.</li> <li>Supplier coordination, including on-boarding, document exchange, coordination approvals.</li> <li>Builds relationships with vendors.</li> <li>Review and manage vendor due diligence including vendor insurance requirements and management of certificates of insurance.</li> <li>Assist Procurement Manager in vendor selection, management, and performance.</li> <li>Manage cross-team communications, providing excellent service to internal customers.</li> <li>Assist with onboarding of new suppliers where appropriate.</li> <li>Manage business relationships with key assigned suppliers.</li> <li>Manage the processing of all requests for new vendors, vendor profile changes and vendor insurance for all vendors in the US market.</li> <li>Perform related procurement activities as assigned.</li> <li>Expediting as needed.</li> <li>Participates on local or global cross-functional teams.</li> </ul> <p><br /> <br /> <strong>OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES</strong><br /> </p> <ul> <li>Other duties and projects as assigned by management.</li> </ul> <br />
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Economics, or other related field with 5+ years of related experience.</li> <li>Experience with vendor onboarding, confidential document exchange and ability to learn and be aware of technical aspects of certain company requirements.</li> <li>Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.</li> <li>Excellent people skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li> <li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with company proprietary information.</li> <li>Must be able to use and acquire knowledge in a variety of computer software applications &ndash; spreadsheets, database, presentation, etc.</li> <li>SAP experience preferred.</li> <li>Must be able to communicate with other employees and read and write at a level that will enable one to perform work in a professional, safe, and efficient manner.</li> <li>Must possess at any time a valid driver&rsquo;s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT&rsquo;s auto insurance carrier.</li> <li>Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner.</li> </ul> <br /> <br /> <br /><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</strong><br /> <ul> <li>The ability to work at a computer, and a computer monitor, and use repetitive motion for long periods of time.</li> <li>The ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.</li> <li>This position requires sitting 80% of the time and standing/walking 20% of the time.</li> </ul> <br />Nearest Major Market: Reno<br /> <br />Nearest Secondary Market: Tahoe