Inventory Procurement Specialist (remote)
NAES CorporationThe Heritage Project comprises 16 power generation facilities across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio. The portfolio includes a diverse range of generating assets supporting reliable electricity production throughout the region. Opportunity Summary NAES Corporation has an immediate opening for an Inventory Procurement Specialist to support procurement, purchasing, and inventory management across 16 Heritage Project power generation facilities. This position coordinates purchasing activities, supplier relationships, inventory control, and material availability to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations. Working closely with plant personnel, suppliers, and corporate teams, the Inventory Procurement Specialist helps maintain accurate inventory records, resolve purchasing issues, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve procurement practices across the fleet. This is a remote position requiring approximately 15% travel, including quarterly site visits for inventory verification and related procurement and inventory activities. Your scope of responsibility as Inventory Procurement Specialist includes the following primary functions: Coordinate procurement, purchasing, and inventory activities across 16 Heritage Project facilities to support plant operational needs and material availability. Process purchase requisitions, obtain supplier quotations, evaluate pricing and availability, issue purchase orders, and coordinate deliveries in accordance with established procedures. Support supplier selection, pricing negotiations, contract administration, and vendor relationships to maintain competitive costs, quality, and reliable service. Partner with plant personnel to identify purchasing requirements, verify material specifications, prioritize critical needs, and resolve procurement or inventory issues. Monitor inventory levels, material usage, and stock availability to identify shortages, excess or obsolete inventory, and opportunities to improve inventory accuracy. Conduct quarterly site visits to verify physical inventory, reconcile discrepancies, review warehouse and storeroom practices, and support corrective actions. Analyze purchasing, spending, and inventory data to identify cost-saving opportunities, material standardization, supplier consolidation, and fleet-wide purchasing efficiencies. Track supplier performance, purchase orders, deliveries, and purchasing activities while addressing pricing, invoicing, material quality, and fulfillment discrepancies. Maintain accurate procurement, supplier, and inventory records in Maximo, including material data, purchasing transactions, stock adjustments, and related reporting. Prepare procurement, inventory, and spending reports to identify trends, monitor performance, and recommend operational improvements. Follow company Supply Chain policies, purchasing procedures, contractual requirements, and internal controls while supporting Supplier Diversity initiatives. Collaborate with plant leadership and corporate teams to improve purchasing processes, inventory management, Maximo utilization, and overall supply chain efficiency. Perform other duties and support procurement, inventory, and supply chain initiatives as assigned. NAES Safe Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance. Working Relationships The Inventory Procurement Manager will report to the Client Services Manager and work closely with plant management teams and personnel across the 16 Heritage Project facilities, as well as suppliers, vendors, and corporate support teams. Physical Requirements and…