Buyer

Job Description

Company Summary

Stellar Energy provides state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized energy performance now; and in the preparation for the energy needs of tomorrow. In business for 25 years, we’ve delivered added energy efficiency and capacity to customers in more than 15 countries. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with the lower emissions required to support our partners’ unique sustainability objectives.

Stellar Energy specializes in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing solutions within the energy sector including turbine inlet air chilling, central utility plants, district cooling, combined heat & power systems, thermal energy storage, inlet air heating, data center chilling, and inlet air chilling for LNG facilities. Additionally, our expertise extends to start-up & commissioning, system health analysis, services, and training. Our in-house team of skilled engineers and dedicated tradespeople are the reason we are the global leader in customized solutions. Stellar Energy strives to add value to today’s energy infrastructure, achieving secure, affordable, and sustainable energy that will help to create a responsible energy economy.

Summary Objective

Under the guidance from the Senior Buyer and supervision of the Procurement Manager, the Buyer position performs the normal procurement duties using their knowledge of procurement practices, project budget and schedule requirements.

Essential Functions

• Adheres to purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
• Interacts with Engineering as required for documents and submittals.
• Negotiates best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements.
• Uses knowledge of commodity and consumable lead times to schedule items necessary to ensure no disruptions in fabrication and construction cycles.
• Issues Purchase Orders and Sub-Contracts for the procurement of goods and services.
• Expedites delivery of purchased goods and services.
• Reviews and approves supplier invoices for accuracy against contracts.
• Completes potential and current Supplier evaluations.
• Prepares for ISO 9001 and other audits.

Hiring Manager Must Haves

• Technically capable buyer who can bridge the gap between SEA engineering teams and external suppliers
• Strong understanding of the technical components being procured, with the ability to translate complex engineering specifications into executable purchasing actions
• Experience handling core buyer responsibilities, including material planning, purchase order management, cost analysis, and cross-functional coordination
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings, with working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, automation, or machinery-based systems
• Operationally savvy professional who understands how parts function within real-world applications, whether through hands-on or closely aligned experience
• Proven capability to evaluate and vet suppliers of specialized components while maintaining strict adherence to client and engineering specifications
• Comfortable identifying viable design or sourcing alternatives without compromising technical or contractual requirements
• Best described as a Technical Buyer with both engineering awareness and strong procurement execution skills

Required Education and Experience

• Associate degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above-mentioned tasks.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree within Business, Finance, or Logistics from an accredited university.
• C.P.I.M., C.P.M. or APICS certifications are a plus.
• Two years’ prior experience with purchasing highly engineered equipment.
• Experience with project-related engineered equipment and subcontract packages .
• Experience with Engineering drawings and specifications submittal process .
• Experience with JD Edwards purchasing module .