Benchmarking, Best Practices, Bid Analysis, Business Plan, Candidate Sourcing, Capital Project, Category Development, Category Management, Construction Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Cost Control, Cost Modeling, Driver's License, Expense Analysis, Financial Modeling, Leadership, Legal Support Skills, Maintain Compliance, Market Analysis, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Performance Reviews, Pricing, Process Improvement, Procurement Planning, Procurement Strategy, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Management, Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, eSourcing
Buyer III
Hybrid - Dover, DE, Newark, DE, Yulee, FL, West Palm Beach, FL, Debary, FL, Winter Haven, FL, Orrville, OH
Your role in our success will be:
The Buyer III leads strategic sourcing and procurement activities for complex categories supporting gas and utility operations, capital projects, and enterprise initiatives. This role develops sourcing strategies, leads negotiations, manages key supplier relationships, and drives value through cost optimization, risk mitigation, and process improvements.
What makes us great
At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.
What youll be working on:
- Lead sourcing strategies for complex, high-value categories and projects
- Partner with senior stakeholders to develop sourcing plans aligned with business objectives
- Design and execute complex RFPs, bids, and supplier evaluation processes
- Lead negotiations for pricing, commercial terms, and contract agreements in coordination with legal and leadership
- Manage strategic supplier relationships, including performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify and mitigate sourcing risks (e.g., supply constraints, pricing volatility, contractor availability)
- Conduct advanced market analysis, benchmarking, and cost modeling
- Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives
- Support procurement planning for large capital and infrastructure projects
- Ensure full compliance with procurement governance, regulatory requirements, and audit standards
- Mentor junior buyers and provide guidance on sourcing best practices
- Lead process improvement initiatives and contribute to procurement strategy development
Who you are:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred
- 5-8 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience
- Valid Drivers License required
- Ability to lead supplier performance management and continuous improvement efforts
- Ability to lead complex sourcing events and high-value negotiations
- Ability to develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals
- Ability to assess and mitigate supply chain risks
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decision-making
- Ability to mentor junior staff and promote best practices across procurement
- Ability to drive measurable value (cost savings, cost avoidance, service improvements)
- Advanced knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement strategy
- Deep understanding of contract structures, risk management, and commercial terms
- Knowledge of utility industry supply markets, including construction, engineering, and operations categories
- Understanding of regulatory, compliance, and governance requirements in procurement
- Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong financial and cost modeling / spend analysis capabilities
- Strategic thinking and sourcing strategy development
- Project management skills for complex sourcing initiatives
Whats in it for you?
Joining the CUC team will get you:
- Flexible work arrangement
- Competitive base salary
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth
- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
- Monthly recognition events
- Endless wellness initiatives and community events
- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition
reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without
regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a
disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com.
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Chesapeake Utilities Corp
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy company focused on delivering outstanding service and attaining sustainable growth that generates long-term value for our employees, customers, investors, and other stakeholders. Our success in these efforts is due to our employees’ relentless commitment to excellence, our comprehensive strategic planning and our disciplined financial analysis of growth opportunities. For more than 100 years, the Company has successfully delivered safe, secure, reliable and efficient solutions that are environmentally and economically smart. Chesapeake positions itself for long-term growth that creates superior value. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation genuinely cares while turning aspirations into reality every day. We make meaningful connections with our peers, customers, communities, shareholders and partners.
We strive to provide operational excellence and positive experiences for our customers and the communities we serve. Chesapeake’s regulated energy businesses include natural gas distribution and transmission operations on the Delmarva Peninsula and in Florida, and electric distribution operations in Florida. Chesapeake’s unregulated energy businesses include its natural gas marketing subsidiary, its propane distribution operations, and its propane wholesale marketing subsidiary.
We have a talented workforce made of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds who take pride in the work they do at Chesapeake. They are hard working people, who generously get involved in their communities because they care about them. At Chesapeake, we believe our employees make the difference, and we care about every one of them – every day. One way we show gratitude to our employees is through our Chesapeake Cares Program that focuses on employee morale and a satisfying work environment. One day each month we conduct an event focused on employee fun and fellowship. We recognize our employees’ contributions with a rewards and recognition program geared towards continuous growth and career development within the company.
500 to 999 employees
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts