Career Opportunity: Manager/Director of Purchasing – Frontier Wind

Posted by Ben on July 20, 2010 under JSA News, Recruiting & Hiring | Be the First to Comment

Frontier Wind's headquarters are based in Sacramento, California

Frontier Wind is a well-funded developer of advanced rotor technologies that provides cost effective solutions to increase energy output for wind turbine generators. This technology has placed Frontier Wind in an enviable market position as the global interest and demand for alternate energy sources continues to escalate.

Jordan-Sitter Associates (JSA) is a 32 year old, family-owned, retained search firm. We have been retained by Frontier Wind to help them find a Manager/Director of Purchasing. This position will be based at their Sacramento, California headquarters.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS – Please Read

• 5+ years experience required in a commodity purchasing role with increasing responsibilities & documented success
• Experience managing supplier relationships
• Negotiation skills with suppliers
• Bachelors degree required
• Must be comfortable moving to/living near Rocklin, California (Sacramento area)

SALARY & BENEFITS

This position includes an attractive six-figure salary, a performance-based bonus opportunity, relocation assistance and a range of excellent benefits.

INTERESTED?

We invite you to review the FULL detailed position description for this Manager/Director of Purchasing at Frontier Wind, which is available at the link below:

* PLEASE CLICK HERE: http://www.jordansitter.com/specs/fwmdp1142.pdf

Interested in a Career in the Wind Energy Industry?

Posted by Ben on August 7, 2009 under Editorials, Recruiting & Hiring | 3 Comments to Read

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) along with various other associations, organizations, and agencies agree: wind energy is an intriguing and growing industry, and is one worth considering if you’re currently looking for a job or career change. Various manufacturers, developers, operations & maintenance, suppliers, and other companies are seeking professionals with various backgrounds and skill sets; leaving virtually no one out of the running for a job in the wind energy industry.

Here’s some information that should help you on your job search in the field of Wind Energy:

Wind-Related Job Boards / Job Postings:

• AWEA (American Wind Energy Association) Job Board: http://www.jobtarget.com/c/search_results.cfm?site_id=770
• WindPower Monthly (Premiere Industry-related Publication) Job Board: http://windindustryjobs.com/
• Windjobs.org: http://www.windjobs.org/default.asp
• N.A. Windpower (N.A. Industry-related Publication) Job Postings: http://www.nawindpower.com/windjobs.php

LinkedIn Groups You Should Join (if you’re not a member already):

• AWEA: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1903248
• Wind Energy: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=91034
• Wind Energy Professionals: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=71342
• Wind Industry Jobs: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1951298
• Wind Power Career Group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=980347
• Wind Power Industry Professionals: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=114755
• Linked:Energy: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=62696 (18,000+ members!)
• Renewables Job Market: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1204627

Other Links:

• CareerBuilder’s Free Resume Optimizer: http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Resumes/SR_Start.aspx
• Job Search Engines (we’ve seen them work well according to other job seekers we’ve spoken to):
  • http://www.indeed.com/
  • http://www.simplyhired.com/
  • http://www.mammajobs.com/mammajobs.html
  • http://www.juju.com

While you’re at it, be sure to visit our website too!