Product Development Analyst jobs in Fort Edward, NY

The role will be responsible for coordinating all activities relating to purchasing goods and services including vendor onboarding, management, and compliance, coordinating purchase requisitions, executing purchase orders, and coordinating invoice approval and support.  

Essential Responsibilities

• Create, review, and process purchase requests and orders.
• Ownership of vendor onboarding including creation of new vendor accounts, compliance, and ownership of approved vendor listing.
• Monitor and track open purchase orders; provide reporting on committed spend as requested.
• Assist in reviewing and resolving order disputes.
• Provide reporting on committed cost including open purchase orders, amount spent and amount remaining.
• Ensure tax is appropriately included or excluded on purchase requisitions and orders. Assist accounting team with management of tax module in ERP and documentation of exemption/re-sale certificates.
• Promote cost control by seeking cost-saving opportunities and assisting in the development of cost reduction strategies.
• Drive system improvements and automations to streamline reporting on costs committed and incurred.
• Support the purchasing manager in various administrative tasks.

Qualifications/ Requirements

• Basic understanding of procurement principles and practices
• Experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Basic understanding of procurement principles and practices.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• An enthusiasm for change and a commitment to continual improvement.
• Ability to effectively partner with cross functional internal teams, and with various organizational levels.

Additional Eligibility Requirement DSD will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Notice to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies Distributed Solar Development has an internal talent acquisition department and designated career site for individuals looking to join our team. Distributed Solar Development will not accept unsolicited resumes from any external recruiters, staffing firms, search agencies or any fee-based referrals. Any unsolicited resumes sent to directly to Distributed Solar Development, in any capacity will be considered property of Distributed Solar Development. This policy is applicable to all Distributed Solar Development locations and will be the responsibility of third parties and vendors to understand this policy. Distributed Solar Development will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

About Us Distributed Solar Development (DSD) is transforming the way organizations harness clean energy. With unparalleled capabilities including development, structured financing, project acquisition and long-term asset ownership, DSD creates significant value for our commercial, industrial and municipal customers and partners. Backed by world-leading financial partners like BlackRock Real Assets and rooted in our founding at GE with a 120 year legacy of innovation, our team brings a distinct combination of ingenuity, rigor, and accountability to every project we manage, acquire, own and maintain. To learn more, visit dsdrenewables.com. Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter. Distributed Solar Development is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.