Supply Chain Specialist

Job description

The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

The Role:

The Supply Chain Specialist supports the Solutions Supply Chain team by managing supplier onboarding and documentation, maintaining the Approved Vendor List (AVL), and developing vendor scorecards to monitor performance across cost, quality, delivery, compliance, and service. This role identifies gaps within the vendor base, sources and evaluates new suppliers, and partners with underperforming vendors on corrective action plans to drive improvement. Additional responsibilities include supporting process enhancements and standard operating procedures, processing change orders to ensure timely payment, maintaining credit limits to prevent business disruption, and serving as backup to Buyers during peak demand or absences. Success in this role requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and communicate with suppliers to obtain qualification and onboarding requirements, including documentation including AVL (Approved Vendor List) management on behalf of Solutions.
• Identify gaps within the approved vendor base and proactively source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to fill capability or capacity needs.
• Develop and implement vendor scorecard frameworks to measure supplier performance across key metrics such as cost, quality, delivery, compliance, and services.
• Support process improvements and developing standard operating procedures within the Supply Chain team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential suppliers.
• Identify underperforming vendors and partner with them to create corrective action plans, track progress, and drive measurable improvement.
• Complete required vendor documentation such as credit applications and other customer onboarding documentation
• Ensure the business has proper credit limits with vendors to avoid business disruption
• Process Change Orders to ensure the invoices are paid on time
• Serve as backup to the Buyer function for emergency requests, during peak season or when Buyers are on leave
• Special Projects

Qualifications:

• 2-3+ years of sourcing, procurement, or vendor management experience required.
• Renewable Energy experience is a plus.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Performs well within a dynamic, evolving environment, adjusting quickly to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) with experience using ERP or procurement systems preferred.

Location: The location for this role is Durham, NC. Our team operates on a hybrid schedule, with an in-office schedule of three days per week.

Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement

A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.

Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to [email protected].