Purchasing Specialist

OVERVIEW

Do you want to help revolutionize the way the world is powered? Do you enjoy working with like-minded people who are passionate about what they do? Would you like to have the opportunity to grow your career with a stable organization?

If your answers are yes, please read on.

Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, personable, professional, and has a desire to learn and grow in this role. They will represent the HES Brand and the top tier level of quality and craftsmanship we offer our clients.

This position will be working within the Accounting & Finance department, working closely with Accounts Payable, Operations, Project Managers, and Warehouse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE

  • Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability, and other criteria
  • Negotiating pricing and contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company
  • Verifying purchases by comparing them to a master list and recommending alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products
  • Preparing and issuing purchase orders and agreements, and tallying them with supply requests
  • Maintaining accurate procurement records
  • Responsible for ensuring timely deliveries and resolving any supply issues or discrepancies
  • Collaborating with internal teams to ensure orders are processed timely and accurately
  • Working closely with the projects team to understand details of procurement requirements
  • Supporting management in inventory forecast needs by analyzing industry and demand trends
  • Supporting management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
  • Complying with company policies and procedures
  • Embrace the core values and culture of HES Solar

HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED

To be successful in this position you will need to be a quick learner, self-driven, organized, multi-tasker, and be able to communicate effectively with our vendors and our teams.

REQUIRED

  • Minimum of 3 – 5 years of experience in a similar support role
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a similar field preferred
  • Attention to detail and ability to communicate professionally
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Must work well on a team
  • Industry knowledge (solar, electrical trade, or construction) strongly preferred
  • QBO and/or NetSuite knowledge strongly preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401K with employer match program 
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

HES Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HES Solar is a drug-free employer in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws.

All job offers are contingent upon a successful pre-employment background check and drug screening.

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IMPORTANT COMPANY INFORMATION​

HES SOLAR REMAINS OPEN FOR SERVICE

The residential-only entity HES Solar has redefined its scope and has narrowed its focus to home solar service and home battery service. The impact of 2023 California regulations to home solar projects has required this company truncation; we regret the elimination of new home energy installations from our offerings. HES Solar now concentrates on supporting existing systems with maintenance and repair services for HES Solar and non-HES Solar systems and remains available for workmanship warranty work on qualified HES Solar systems. 

For commercial solar and commercial energy storage design, installation, service, and O&M offerings, please visit the HES Renewables website hesrenewables.com. 

A note on the state of California residential solar: The residential solar industry has faced significant financial hurdles in the last few years as a direct result of hostile policy, most notably NEM 3.0. Our primary trade partner, SunPower, went into Chapter 11 in August, 2024, and a majority of other solar companies, large and small, have been forced to close, leave California, or restructure. We are glad to remain available as a home energy service group to support our customers and provide maintenance and repair for home systems that have been orphaned by other company closures. 

We recognize your frustration with this news and never intended for our beloved 24-year-old residential solar business to curtail its offerings.

Robert Laverty

Senior Energy Consultant, Residential

Robert Laverty joined the HES team in the summer of 2018, bringing his ten years of solar design experience and his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Puget Sound with him. Robert is dedicated to finding solutions to help families produce and store electricity in order to reduce their reliance on grid power as well as help reduce their household’s carbon footprint. Robert’s experience as a newspaper editor as well as his involvement with the sustainability-focused Rocky Mountain Institute drives him to constantly seek out innovative ways to meet energy needs through renewable resources as well as helps him share those ideas with Southern California homeowners. When not at work or volunteering time with his church or community, Robert spends time with his wife and two sons or pursues his passion of fly fishing.

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