The 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 Working Conditions
Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing
stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying
heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling
through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes,
extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and
varying outdoor weather conditions.
Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard
hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection,
chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage
protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be
required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.
Fitness for Duty
All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program
includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and
post-employment random drug screening.
Work Schedule
The Inventory Procurement Specialist works a standard Monday to Friday day-shift
schedule. This position will require extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends,
and holidays as needed to support plant operations and business needs and may
also require callout availability. Depending on the position, on-call status may
or may not apply.
Approximately 15% travel is required to supported facilities, including
quarterly site visits for inventory verification and related procurement and
inventory activities.
Compensation
This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $105,000 to $120,000 and
includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
Technical Competencies and Qualifications
Associate or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business
Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent procurement,
inventory, supply chain, or relevant industry experience may be considered in
lieu of education.
Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or
supply chain operations, preferably within power generation, manufacturing,
or another industrial environment.
Working knowledge of purchasing procedures, sourcing practices, inventory
control, supplier coordination, and purchase order processing.
Demonstrated ability to obtain supplier quotations, compare pricing and
delivery terms, evaluate purchasing options, and support cost-effective
procurement decisions.
Familiarity with inventory management practices, including stock
replenishment, material tracking, physical inventory counts, reconciliation,
and inventory accuracy.
Proficiency with Maximo or a comparable enterprise asset management (EAM) or
ERP system for purchasing, inventory transactions, material records, and
reporting.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, including Microsoft Excel
proficiency and the ability to interpret purchasing, spending, and inventory
data.
Effective communication and problem-solving skills to coordinate with plant
personnel, suppliers, and corporate teams while resolving purchasing and
inventory issues.
Ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities, maintain accurate records,
meet deadlines, and follow established Supply Chain policies and procedures.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it
remains in good standing at all times.
About NAES
NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and
engineering services for energy facilities. We serve clients across the power
generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors throughout North America
and internationally, supporting the full life cycle of power generation and
other industrial facilities.
NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment
decisions are based on merit and qualifications, without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,
disability, military status, USERRA-protected status, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.