Power Delivery Buyer

About the Role

The Buyer is responsible for procurement activities supporting category management strategies and business partner requirements. This includes sourcing, issuing requests for quotes, conducting bidder meetings, analyzing bids, creating purchase orders, negotiating, expediting, and resolving supplier problems.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with category managers, contract agents, and business partners to accommodate supply chain requirements.
• Develop and evaluate proposals for materials and services to determine the best purchase alternative.
• Issue orders for the purchase of goods and services.
• Resolve conflicts or discrepancies involving pricing, invoicing, specifications, and contracts.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Law, Finance, or Supply Chain (preferred).
• CPM certification (a plus).
• Experience in procurement or contracts (preferred).
• Maximo experience (preferred).

Skills

• Strong knowledge of purchasing and supply chain practices and standards.
• Knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code.
• Strong knowledge of generation, power delivery, and corporate equipment and material (desired).
• Strong knowledge of the Maximo Purchasing System.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and databases.
• Working knowledge of Foundry System (preferred).
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiating skills.
• Ability to interact with business unit personnel and suppliers.
• Ability to handle multiple transactions under time constraints.
• Strict adherence to Procurement Procedures and documentation requirements.
• General knowledge of business practices associated with procurement, such as budgeting, traffic/logistics, contracts, engineering, risk management, accounting, and legal.

Benefits

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including:

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• Eligibility for additional compensation, such as incentive programs.

Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. View a summary of benefits for this position.