Procurement Specialist Irving, TX

Irving, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours 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 Specialists primary responsibilities include minimizing risk through negotiating supplier contracts and delivering value to the business including price savings. This role is expected to collaborate with internal stakeholders on their objectives and requirements with suppliers on bids negotiations and issue resolution amd with Legal and other groups on contracting exceptions.
This position will support categories and teams in Vistras Shared Services (Corporate Facilities Environmental) and Generation sites for building maintenance needs (e.g. waste management spill clean up roofing paving plumbing etc.)

Job Description

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 on-going basis - contract expirations renewals amendments terminations etc.

Maintain accurate contract data in Vistras contracting and purchasing tools

Support the purchasing requisition to payment process especially PO creation and resolution of invoicing exceptions

Facilitate regular supplier business reviews and issue resolution as needed

Sourcing

Work with key stakeholders to gather business and technical requirements and at times lead cross-functional teams

Lead sourcing events (bids RFIs RFPs)

Analyze spend and bids and develop cost models and savings estimates

Drive supplier selection process using score cards & assessing total cost of ownership

Support and promote Vistras supplier diversity program

Incorporate physical & cyber safety into daily work ethic and duties

**LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

5 years of contracting/sourcing experience or other related experience

Operational business knowledge with understanding of sourcing procurement contracting and supplier management process

Demonstrated problem-solving and strong analytical skills

Enthusiasm for driving optimum business outcomes

Strong written and oral communication; ability to persuade others

Demonstrated understanding of common contract Terms & Conditions; capable of handling and escalating legal problems

Intermediate Microsoft office capabilities (Excel Word)

Ability to work with and manage confidential information

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills (CPM CPSM JD)

Key Metrics

Timely and efficient procurement of services for categories managed
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
Timely management of contract expirations and renewals

Job Family

Supply Chain

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving Texas

Texas

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