We are seeking a Procurement Leader - Solar to join our Rexel team in San Diego, CA :

Summary

The Rexel California Solar team has positioned itself as a key supplier of industry leading solar vendors’ and their products while leveraging the Rexel corporate chain of local branches, regional Distribution Centers, and logistics teams. We are rapidly growing our brand and impact in the solar industry and are excited to bring on new team members to further our success.
The Procurement Leader role is a critical component to our team’s continued growth by providing operational support to our sales team. Below are some key descriptions, requirements, and responsibilities of the Procurement Leader Role.

What You'll Do

• The Procurement Leader will work in unison with our Solar Sales and Operations team to support our growing customer base
• Purchase and manage inventory to fulfill customer demand using historical data in conjunction with forecasted customer demand
• Regularly Interact with branch or region staff to properly manage and support inventory requests
• Regularly interact with key suppliers to develop and maintain positive relationships
• Generate and analyze inventory data to efficiently manage the number of products that are stock in our warehouse
• Develop pricing strategies in conjunction with sales staff to meet sales and margin objectives
• Develop strategies to improve customer satisfaction through customer and sales feedback
• Participate in sales, quality, and service meetings
• May fill in for other branch and warehouse roles as needed
• Manage facility, equipment, and vehicle maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2 years of Business Operations experience
• Experience in the electrical distribution industry a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient to advanced Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Advanced experience and comfortability in various software programs such as Excel, Power BI, ERP, etc.
• Ability to produce a valuable and comprehensible presentation, and present to managers, colleagues, and customers
• Ability to regularly engage with regional and national leadership to execute on deliverables
• Knowledge of electrical distribution industry, current market, customers, suppliers, and competitors
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to negotiate contracts
• Strong knowledge/experience using Microsoft Office Tools including Excel and Power BI
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and seek process and productivity improvements

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to bio hazardous conditions None
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations None
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment Occasionally – up to 20%
• Travels to offsite locations Occasionally – up to 20%

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position ones self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet Occasionally – up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder Occasionally – up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Up to 25 pounds Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Up to 50 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 100 pounds None
• More than 100 pounds None

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”