Global Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist

About NAES

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities across conventional power generation, renewable energy, energy storage, grid operations and complex industrial facilities. At every level of the company, our people share a common goal: to instill confidence in our clients through a steadfast commitment to safety, integrity, and the quality of our work.

About NAES

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities across conventional power generation, renewable energy, energy storage, grid operations and complex industrial facilities. At every level of the company, our people share a common goal: to instill confidence in our clients through a steadfast commitment to safety, integrity, and the quality of our work.

NAES is largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, managing more than 400 facilities and over 60 GW of generation under contract across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK. Powered by a team of roughly 4,000 people, we now support the full life cycle of energy and industrial plants — from development and construction through operations, optimization, digital transformation and decommissioning — giving our employees the opportunity to grow their careers while helping to modernize the critical infrastructure that keeps communities running.

Summary

The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for managing material planning, procurement, vendor management, and global logistics in a dynamic manufacturing, and service environment. Execute MRP processes, create and manage vendors, issue purchase orders, negotiate supplier contracts, and ensure efficient global movement of goods while maintaining compliance with international trade regulations.

Primary Duties

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Execute and manage MRP processes to ensure timely availability of materials, components, and services.
• Analyze MRP outputs to identify shortages, excess inventory, and planning gaps.
• Collaborate with production planning and operations teams to align material supply with production schedules.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters, lead times, and reorder points within ERP systems.

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders (POs) in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations).
• Ensure purchase orders reflect correct pricing, delivery terms, and contractual agreements.
• Expedite critical orders and manage delivery schedules to meet operational requirements.
• Track order status and resolve issues related to delays, quality, or discrepancies.

• Manage vendor setup and onboarding processes within ERP systems.
• Ensure proper documentation, compliance, and qualification of new suppliers.
• Coordinate with finance, legal, and quality teams to complete vendor approvals.
• Maintain accurate vendor master data.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Address supplier performance issues and drive corrective actions.

• Develop, implement, and maintain supplier scorecards.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, quality defects, lead times, and cost performance.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and communicate performance expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.

• Support supplier contract negotiations, including pricing, delivery terms, and service agreements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement sourcing strategies.
• Ensure contracts align with business objectives and risk management requirements.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to finalize agreements.

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Manage freight forwarding, customs clearance, and shipping documentation.
• Apply knowledge of international trade regulations, export/import requirements, and compliance standards.
• Ensure adherence to…