Sourcing Analyst/Sourcing Agent/Sr. Sourcing Agent

About the role

The Sourcing Team at Talen Energy secures the materials and services the organization needs by managing suppliers, negotiating value, and ensuring reliable, cost-effective procurement. The team partners across departments to support operational goals, reduce risk, and strengthen long-term supply performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop negotiation strategies and company positions, working with Office of General Counsel to identify and incorporate appropriate levels of commercial protection and conduct negotiations to achieve optimal business results for the company.
• Perform market analysis and financial analysis to determine business risk associated with a supplier or contract.
• Analyze and develop company position on claims and disputes and subsequently consult with senior Sourcing management to resolve/negotiate claims and disputes associated with procurements.
• Manage the procurement process from specification/definition of need through contract administration.
• Evaluate sources of supply and develop optimal pricing methodology and warranty protection.
• Utilize the most strategic sourcing method (alliance, auction, blanket, contract, master service agreement, purchase order) to acquire necessary products and services at the maximum level of savings.
• Identify new sources of supply, and potentially acceptable new products/technologies.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with suppliers/partners, based on the highest ethical business practices as set forth in the Code of Business Ethics and Supply Chain Polices.
• Provide outage and work management support for power plant material requirements.

Requirements

• Sourcing Analyst Level: Bachelor's Degree; or HS Diploma and 4 years' equivalent work experience.
• Sourcing Agent Level: Bachelor's Degree; or High School Diploma with 5 to 7 years of equivalent work experience.
• Senior Sourcing Agent Level: Bachelor's Degree and 5 to 7 years of materials or services buying experience.
• At least 2-4 years of direct buying experience.
• Basic knowledge of business law, commercial terms and conditions, and related legal issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in Electric Utility buying (Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Substation).
• Background in Lean and/or Six Sigma.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and databases.
• Negotiation and analytical skills.
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service focus, with ability to build credibility with internal clients and external suppliers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan participation.
• Competitive vacation and sick time.