Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Brief Description of Sunnova
Sunnova (NYSE: NOVA) is revolutionizing the energy industry as a leading Energy as a Service (EaaS) provider of solar, battery storage, EV charging, and other energy solutions with customers spanning the U.S. and its territories. Founded in 2012, our goal is to provide homeowners, businesses, and communities with a better energy service at a better price – making clean, renewable energy more accessible, reliable, and affordable. At Sunnova, we believe that our success comes from the diversity and creativity of our people. Our team is made up of forward-thinkers who are passionate about changing the energy industry for the better, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join us. We encourage our people to push beyond traditional limits and explore new horizons – because only then can we truly transform the world for the better. If you're excited about being a part of the fastest-growing segment of the energy industry, we want you on our team!
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist PositionSunnova Energy is searching for Sourcing Specialist to be responsible for managing workflow tasks within the department, create and interpret reports describing production efficiency and develop positive working relationships with third party vendors.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist Responsibilities

• Develops Requests for Quotes (RFQ) bid tabs
• Collaborates with other departments on change orders and implementing new vendor products 
• Designs and maintains accurate workflow instructions for various tasks within the Procurement department
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR’s) with vendors
• Completes product activation request in Sales and Financial Force and Root Stock
• Reviews and analyzes vendor data sheets and roadmaps 
• Issues reports
• Enters data into portal i.e., Tesla, Enphase, & Solar Edge
• Tracks equipment use in Financial Force
• Coordinates KPI/Matrix maintenance
• Maintaining equipment transfer data in Financial Force.
• Maintaining equipment installation data in Financial Force.
• Maintaining purchase order receipts in Financial Force.
• Assist with inventory reconciliation process.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2-4years’ experience in related field
• Efficiency using Microsoft Office Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Procurement / Supply Chain experience including, but not limited to, sourcing, managing relationships, and negotiating pricing/agreements
• Extensive knowledge of Excel to create reports
• Salesforce and other related software experience
• 3+ years’ working in an ERP system
• Inventory control
• Distribution & logistics
• Inventory records management
• Warehouse cycle counting
• Advanced Excel (Pivot Table, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting & searches)
• Data mining & management
• Accounting (accounts payable/receivable) 
• Detail orientated.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication, written and verbal – Sample of written communication requested.
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Ability to multi-task

Working Conditions

• Hybrid schedule of 2-3 days each week in an open office and work from home on consistent basis with the rest of the team.
• Average will be 40-50 hours a week.
• No travel required.
• No driving responsibilities required for position except to commute to office.

Physical Requirements

• Work from a computer workstation 8+ hours/day

Benefits

• Sunnova offers a generous employee reward package that includes:
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending account, and 401(k) with employer match.
• Competitive compensation & annual bonus
• Paid time off, including 10 holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• Cell phone allowance for many roles
• Free access to onsite fitness center in Houston and/or discounted fitness memberships through health provider
• Complimentary garage parking in Houston

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.If you are selected for a position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.