Inventory Procurement / Warehouse Specialist
NAESGordonsville Power Station, located in Gordonsville, VA is equipped with two 1x1 GE 7EA DLNx dual fuel combined cycle units and two pressure Nooter Ericksen HRSG's featuring dual fuel duct burners. The station also includes a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system that uses 29% aqueous ammonia for emissions control. With these components, the station achieves a nominal output of 240 MW. Opportunity Summary The Inventory Procurement / Warehouse Specialist manages procurement, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and warehouse activities to support the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of Gordonsville Power Station. This position processes purchase requisitions and orders, maintains vendor and inventory records, monitors supplier performance, and uses SAP to manage purchasing and inventory transactions. The Specialist works closely with maintenance, operations, accounting, plant management, and suppliers to ensure accurate inventory, timely availability of parts and materials, effective cost control, and efficient warehouse operations. Your scope of responsibility as Inventory Procurement / Warehouse Specialist includes the following primary functions: Procurement & Vendor Management Manage procurement activities, including purchase requisitions, required approvals, purchase orders, and acquisition of materials, equipment, and services for plant operations and maintenance. Maintain vendor, fixed-asset, purchase-requisition, insurance, terms and conditions, and other required purchasing records. Develop supplier relationships, place orders, follow up on deliveries, monitor performance, and address issues involving pricing, quality, delivery, and service. Review purchase orders, receipts, invoices, cost coding, and supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies with vendors, accounting, and plant personnel. Track procurement and inventory costs and support budgeting, accruals, accounts payable, audits, outage costs, capital expenditures, and other cost-control activities. Generate and analyze SAP reports for purchasing activity, open orders, inventory levels, material usage, receiving status, costs, and vendor performance. Coordinate with operations and maintenance personnel to identify and source parts, equipment, tools, supplies, services, and other resources needed for routine maintenance, repairs, and outages. Inventory & Warehouse Operations Oversee inventory levels, cycle counts, and physical inventories while reconciling discrepancies and identifying slow-moving or excess materials. Inspect, account for, document, and properly store incoming materials and equipment to verify quantity, condition, specifications, and purchase-order requirements. Facilitate shipping, receiving, returns, transfers, repairs, and contractor-furnished materials while maintaining accurate records. Organize warehouse storage and control the issuance, return, transfer, adjustment, and tracking of parts, materials, and supplies in SAP. Stage materials and equipment for maintenance and outage activities and coordinate with appropriate supervisors to support personnel and resource requirements for repairs and maintenance. Administer purchasing and inventory procedures in SAP, including receiving, stock issues, inventory transactions, and material requests, and train designated personnel on established system processes. Ensure regulated and hazardous materials are properly handled and stored; operate material-handling equipment and maintain forklift trainer certification as required. Respond to emergency purchases, expedited shipments, and other time-sensitive material needs while performing additional duties as assigned by plant management. NAES Safe Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow…