Procurement and Logistics Manager

Overview

Herzog Energy, Inc., is currently seeking a highly motivated and disciplined Procurement and Logistics Manager in St. Joseph, MO or Kansas City, MO to join our team.

• Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing purchase orders for solar panels, inverters, and other necessary materials.
• Overseeing inventory levels, forecasting material needs, and implementing strategies to optimize stock levels and minimize waste.
• Managing the transportation, warehousing, and distribution of materials to ensure timely delivery to project sites.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality standards, and negotiating favorable pricing and terms.
• Ensuring procurement and logistics processes comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of procurement, inventory management, logistics, or supply chain management experience.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the renewable energy or construction industry is required.
• Familiarity with solar installation components and logistics is beneficial.
• Proficiency in relevant software and systems, such as e-procurement tools and supply chain management systems.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing/terms.
• Experience managing warehouse operations and supervising staff.
• Strong analytical skills with experience tracking KPIs and improving operational efficiencies.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

The physical demands described below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this role. This position will be physically demanding s is a non-exhaustive overview of the physical requirements of this job.

• Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
• Regularly lift weight up to 50 pounds to waist height.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds to waist height and carry for a distance up to 10 feet.
• Work in a confined access/space environment with a width of 24 inches.
• Must be able to adapt to various temperature extremes including but not limited to heat, cold, moisture and wind.
• Able to tolerate repetitive movements: bending and overhead reaching.
• Regularly ascend/descend a platform with a height of up to 12 inches from the floor.
• Regularly ascend/descend a ladder while carrying 35 pounds of equipment.
• Regularly climb stairs while carrying 50 pounds of equipment.
• Frequently bend, crouch, stand and sit for extended time.
• Able to work in a safety sensitive work environment.
• Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.

• Herzog is nationally recognized for its excellent corporate safety record which results from all employees at all levels, in all positions adhering to established policies and procedures. Reporting any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor is a prerequisite for continued employment. Safety diligence by all results in a safe work environment for all.

• Herzog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.

Founded in 1969, Herzog is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas.

Over the course of our 50+ year history, Herzog has become a national leader in the construction, operations…