Utilities Procurement Analyst

Our client located in Sandy Springs, GA is looking for a Utilities/Procurement Analyst to joint their team.

Pay: $70k - $75k + 5% Bonus

In Office Tuesday - Thursday

The Procurement Analyst is responsible for the maintenance of the company’s utility invoices, accounts and third-party utility company. They are also responsible for clerical and accounting work performed in the procurement department.

I. Position Responsibilities: Essential

• Reviews and reconciles CASS funding requests & utility invoices
• Researches any utility invoice discrepancies from Schneider Electric & CASS funding files
• Maintains relationships and regular contact with utility vendor, utility providers, properties, and field personnel.
• Prepares monthly/quarterly/yearly utility variance expense reports
• Researches and prepares responses for the monthly P&L report
• Files annual utility data on Energy Star or state-mandated utility tool
• Maintains the Resource Advisor utility Web tool
• Analyzes utilities and creates benchmarking among like properties
• Works with the Construction Group to walk identified properties to asses and make repairs
• Contact for all procurement opportunities in deregulated markets
• Prepares stock reports from Resource Advisor
• Emails stock reports to ROMs as requested or on a predetermined schedule
• Assists with general procurement department tasks when necessary and special projects as required
• Coordinates with other departments as necessary.
• Notify supervisor immediately of any safety, security, and/or violations as they relate to utilities
• Manages our national waste hauler account and any franchise waste locations
• Main point of contact for field issues
• Perform a right-sizing analysis twice annually
• Review and process consolidated monthly waste invoices

II. Essential Skills/Credentials/Experience/Education

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and any other combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. College degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of analytical experience; utility analysis and invoice processing experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving
• Detail-oriented with the ability to research and resolve site and invoice utility issues.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis) and strong general MS Office skills.
• Time management skills
• Proactive self-starter capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with our internal customers and our external partners
• Knowledge of plumbing & utility terms
• Ability to read, speak, write, and understand the English language in order to interact with staff and handle administrative duties, etc.
• Capable of interpreting reports and company data to make informed decisions; demonstrates sound mathematical reasoning to calculate variances.
• General computer proficiency. Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to compose and express thoughts in a clear and understandable way to ensure effective communication.
• Ability and flexibility to work long hours on a regular basis and as business conditions demand.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Ability to organize tasks, time, and team efforts efficiently.