Procurement Specialist (119069)
Procurement Specialist (119069)
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Job Title:Procurement Specialist
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity:Entergy Services Inc.-ESI (OLD)
***This a hybrid position working in office 3 days a week based in Hammond. Other major offices in New Orleans LA; The Woodlands TX; Little Rock AR or Jackson MS may be considered but additional travel may be required for those residing outside of the Hammond Louisiana area. **
Job Purpose:
The Central Procurement Specialist is responsible for the strategic procurement of materials and goods to meet the demands of the business. Leveraging advanced supply chain and purchasing expertise this role operates autonomously to execute progressively complex and variable scopes of work. The specialist utilizes Entergys purchasing processes systems and tools to identify the most appropriate sourcing channels delivery methods and commercial terms to ensure cost-effective efficient and compliant procurement. Key interfaces include internal business units suppliers and other Supply Chain teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote strong safety behaviors and identify/address any supplier safety concerns
- Apply procurement principles (plan strategize source perform) to each request
- Process RFQs resolve invoice discrepancies and identify/evaluate new/current suppliers
- Ensure compliance with legal risk and quality requirements for nuclear-related purchases
- Deliver cost savings through competitive bidding negotiations and cost avoidance
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
- Serve as a central point of contact and maintain open communication
Minimum Requirements:
Education Experience and/or Certification
- Central Procurement Specialist I:Bachelors degree in supply chain Business Accounting Engineering Legal or other related discipline and minimum 0 years of combined material purchasing supplier contracting vendor management or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree minimum 3 years of material purchasing supplier contracting vendor management or other related supply chain experience.
- Central Procurement Specialist II:Bachelors degree in supply chain Business Accounting Engineering Legal or other related discipline and minimum 2 years of combined material purchasing supplier contracting vendor management or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree minimum 6 years of material purchasing supplier contracting vendor management or other related supply chain experience.
- Central Procurement Specialist III:Bachelors degree in supply chain Business Accounting Engineering Legal or other related discipline and minimum 5 years of combined material purchasing supplier contracting vendor management or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree minimum 9 years of material purchasing supplier contracting vendor management or other related supply chain experience.
- Central Procurement Specialist Sr:Bachelors degree in supply chain Business Accounting Engineering Legal or other related discipline and minimum 9 years of combined material purchasing supplier contracting vendor management or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree minimum 13 years of material purchasing supplier contracting vendor management or other related supply chain experience. Minimum 3 years in energy industry
- Preferred:
- Prior procurement experience in support of the energy industry
- Proficient in Entergys procurement systems policies and processes
- Strong commercial acumen negotiation skills and financial/data analysis capabilities
- Excellent communication relationship management and project management skills
- SC certification (CPSM APICS) and prior experience in the energy industry
This role is critical in ensuring Entergys procurement activities are executed in a safe cost-effective and compliant manner. The Central Procurement Specialist will play a key part in supporting the businesss material needs and driving continuous improvement in the supply chain.
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Primary Location: Louisiana-HammondLouisiana : Hammond
Arkansas : Little Rock
Mississippi : Jackson
Texas : The Woodlands
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 2
Req ID: 119069
Travel Percentage:50% to 75%
An Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page or see statements below.
EEO Statement:The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility:Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant employee or third party on his or her you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please clickhereand provide your name contact number the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
