Buyer

Position Summary 
The Buyer is responsible for independently executing operational procurement activities that support NRG power generation facilities. This role processes purchase requests for materials and services, identifies appropriate sources of supply, leverages existing strategic agreements, conducts RFQs and pricing analyses, selects suppliers, and issues/manages purchase orders and blanket/outline agreements. The Buyer partners closely with plant stakeholders, suppliers, and NRG’s Strategic Sourcing team to ensure timely fulfillment, compliance, and continuous improvement of the procure-to-pay process. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Convert approved purchase requisitions for materials and services into accurate purchase orders using qualified sources of supply and competitive pricing 

• Identify and evaluate sources of supply; execute RFQs as needed and perform comparative pricing/total-cost analysis in accordance with supply chain policies 

• Communicate with suppliers throughout the RFQ, award, and fulfillment process (order acknowledgements, lead times, delivery status, and issue resolution) 

• Coordinate with NRG’s Strategic Sourcing organization to align to strategic agreements, share market/supplier insights, and identify opportunities for competitive bid events 

• Partner with internal requisitioners to clarify specifications, delivery requirements, outage/project timelines, and receipt/invoice expectations 

• Safety-qualify suppliers in accordance with site and company requirements 

• Register and onboard new suppliers, as needed 

• Support delivery confirmations, supplier performance follow-up, and invoice resolution to address delays and improve procure-to-pay cycle time 

• Maintain and update blanket/outline agreements and pricing to ensure accuracy, effective terms, and audit readiness 

• Ensure compliance to operational procurement processes, documentation requirements, and applicable controls 

• Provide input on recurring demand and spend patterns to inform enterprise sourcing initiatives and strategic agreement utilization 

• Support outage planning and project-based procurement by tracking milestones, communicating status, and escalating risks as needed 
   

Working Conditions 

• Primarily onsite at a power plant and in an open office environment 

• Occasional overtime as required to support outages and special projects 

• Travel required (20–30%) to local plants/sites 

Minimum Requirements 

• High School Diploma or GED 

• 5+ years of procurement/buying experience (operational procurement preferred) 

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel; ability to analyze and present data (Power BI preferred) 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field 

• 5–7 years of sourcing/buying experience supporting power generation, retail energy, or corporate indirect spend categories 

• 1+ year experience working with SAP (or comparable ERP) 

• Institute for Supply Management (ISM) certification (e.g., CPSM) or equivalent 

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Prior supply management experience supporting a power plant or industrial/manufacturing environment 

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to influence and collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and leadership 

• Strong analytical and technical skills; advanced Excel capability and comfort with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) 

• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple requests with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce clear, concise updates and documentation