June 18, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Associate Buyer

Organization:
DTE Energy
Region:
United States, California, Woodland
End of contest:
September 26, 2022
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Procurement/purchasing
Description
Job Summary

Location: Woodland, California

This position is responsible for purchasing materials, equipment and tools, rentals and services per the policies and procedures of Supply Chain Management including appropriate terms, conditions, and insurance.  Work involves processing a full range of Purchase to Pay activities requiring considerable independent judgment, initiative, and discretion within Company policies.

Key Accountabilities

  • Issue Purchase Orders for materials, tools, rentals, equipment and services using SAP/SRM
  • Seek suppliers, bid, negotiate terms and conditions in an efficient and cost-effective manner
  • Expedite the delivery of materials as required
  • Set up new vendors in system, securing proper documents and information
  • Work with sites and vendors to resolve material and service quality issues
  • Assure compliance with all Corporate, Site, and Supply Chain established policies and procedures
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, management, and others as required
  • Assist with payment and resolution of invoice issues as required
  • Assist other sites throughout DTE Vantage as needed
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

  • Associate degree in a related discipline and knowledge and capabilities typically acquired through at least 1 year of relevant professional experience

Other Qualifications

Other Qualifications Preferred

  • Experience with SAP/SRM and Maximo 

Other Requirements

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills  
  • Advanced organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft applications (i.e.: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
  • Demonstrated ability to negotiate commercial terms including terms and conditions
  • Able to function independently and reliably
  • High attention to details is required
  • Ability to function within a matrix organization in which functional and business leaders have equal authority within the organization and employees report to both a functional leader and a business leader
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with a welcoming, cooperative, and supportive demeanor consistent with DTE Service Keys

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Contact

DTE Energy

2000 2nd Ave

Detroit

Michigan États-Unis

www.dteenergy.com