Procurement Specialist - SUPPLY Direct Support Svcs

About the role

The Procurement Specialist serves as the key interface between vendors and all internal customers within Con Edison and Orange & Rockland, enabling corporate-wide cost savings and supporting internal operations for various organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end procurement and sourcing process for various materials, equipment, and services.
• Perform cost and price analysis, implement strategic sourcing activities, and achieve corporate savings and efficiencies.
• Address commercial and performance issues with suppliers, including Certificate of Insurance updates, invoice issues, and performance concerns.
• Conduct complex procurements by utilizing procurement sourcing processes and operating policies and procedures.
• Drive total cost of ownership improvements to reduce costs and achieve the best overall value for the company.
• Communicate shifting strategies with customers and manage customer expectations effectively.
• Liaise with internal customers to ensure minimal disruption to customer service due to the procurement process.
• Support Supplier Relationship Management processes and assist in the execution of Category Management strategies.
• Support data analysis for rebidding and sourcing decisions, track market and supply chain trends, and collaborate with internal teams on planning and forecasting activities.
• Support strategy development by providing insights and data analysis to inform procurement strategies and initiatives.
• Perform off-hour emergency buyer functions, which may require working extended or non-traditional hours, including weekends and holidays, and be willing to travel within the company service territory and supplier locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of related work experience or Associate's Degree and 4 years of related work experience.
• Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service and build strong supplier relationships.
• Experienced in Supply Chain, Contract Management, Sourcing, Spend Analysis, Market Intelligence, Negotiations, and Analytics.
• Skilled in driving cost savings and operational efficiencies through collaboration and strategic sourcing.
• Strong judgment and decision-making within established procedures and practices.
• Effective team player with experience working across internal and external project teams.
• Flexible and dependable in meeting deadlines and managing multiple assignments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated with high integrity, initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness.
• Demonstrated success in team environments and consistently delivering results.
• Familiar with change management strategies and implementation practices.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in Oracle systems.
• Over 2 years of experience in supplier negotiations and supply chain functions.
• Experienced in leading supplier meetings and managing vendor relationships.

Physical Demands

The selected candidate will be required to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds, sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday, possess manual dexterity and the ability to use hands for the duration of the workday, and stand to use/operate office equipment for the duration of the workday.

The selected candidate will also be assigned a System Emergency Assignment and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.