Procurement Specialist
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Job Location:
Irving, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.
Job Summary
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for driving savings and implementing contractual protections for the company. Tasks include leading sourcing events as well as facilitating the contracting and procurement processes. A solid knowledge of all aspects of the sourcing contracting and procurement processes is required. The position is expected to work with key internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements conduct spend analyses perform market and supplier analysis facilitate the bid/proposal process develop and use supplier evaluation criteria conduct negotiations formulate purchase orders and contract documents manage invoicing exceptions and manage supplier performance including issue resolution. This position will also coordinate with internal customers to create sourcing strategies that deliver quantifiable savings.Job Description
**LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE.
Key Accountabilities
Contracting & Procurement
- Draft and negotiate contracts SOWs Vistras contracting tool including managing the redlining process
- Facilitate internal stakeholder & legal review resolving non-standard contract terms
- Manage contract documents on an ongoing basis contract expirations renewals amendments terminations etc.
- Maintain accurate contract data in contracting and purchasing tools
- Support PO creation and resolution of invoicing exceptions and guide buyers as needed
- Support of emergent procurement needs during after-hours/weekends/holidays on a rotating basis
Sourcing
- Lead sourcing events (bids RFIs RFPs) across categories
- Analyze spend and bids and develop cost savingsestimates
- Work with key stakeholders and Category Managers to gather business and technicalrequirements (scope of work)
- Drive supplier selection process using score cards & assessing total cost of ownership
- Support and promote Vistras supplier diversity program
- Incorporate safety into daily work ethic and buying decision process
Category Management
- Team with Category Manager on strategies and contracting needs
Education Experience & Skill Requirements
- 5 years of contracting/sourcing or other related experience
- Operational business knowledge with understanding of sourcing procurement contracting and supplier management process
- Demonstrated ability to conduct the sourcing processincluding preparation activities &running e-sourcing events
- Demonstrated problem-solving and strong analytical skills
- Enthusiasm for driving optimum business outcomes
- Strong written and oral communication; ability to persuade others
- Demonstrated strong understanding of common contract Terms & Conditions including practical and risk impacts of those terms
- Experienced in negotiation preparation and tactics
- Intermediate Microsoft office capabilities (Excel Word)
- Ability to work with and manage confidential information
- Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills (CPM CPSM JD)
Key Metrics
Responsible for the timely and efficient procurement of equipment materials supplies and services for categories managed within Luminant Fossil Operations.
Accountable for the creation of real value including price savings supplier productivity and potential revenue generation through sourcing events and negotiations.
Lead cross functional teams in supplier sourcing actions and communicate with key stakeholders
Maintain accurate data in contracting and purchasing systems
Manage contract expirations and renewals
Job Family
Supply ChainCompany
Luminant Generation Company LLCLocations
Irving TexasTexasWe are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations Great People Teamwork Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries please apply via the internal career site.
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment including in selection for job opportunities without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin age disability genetic information military service protected veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
