Sourcing and Contract Specialist

About the role

This is an ESC represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining. Works with internal Line of Business (LOB) clients and the Supply Chain team to source, negotiate, execute and implement contracts for the procurement of goods and services for clients in assigned functional areas. Supports governance and compliance of contract approval process from sourcing and contract initiation to contract creation, and through the contract award process. Works to enhance client experience with Supply Chain by demonstrating aptitude in driving strategic value and operational excellence to meet client needs. Collaboratively works with client partners and Supply Chain team members in developing and amending all types of contracts between PG&E and suppliers, which may include Master Service Agreements.

Responsibilities

• Creates, reviews, and issues purchase requisitions (PRs) if needed, purchase orders and simple contracts, regardless of type.
• Executes up to signing authority.
• Ensures all PRs, purchase orders and contract documents comply with all PG&E policies, processes and procedures, including federal and state compliance requirements.
• Manages transactions through the transactional procurement (i.e., procure-to-pay) process, including tracking of requisitions and contract development status, and providing updates on status of PR’s when requested.
• Processes Return Material Authorizations for materials purchases, as needed.
• Maintains accurate records in procurement systems.
• Works with the Supply Chain team to identify and maintain catalogs in procurement systems.
• Gathers documentation and compliance requirements and approvals to submit new vendor setups and collaborates with stakeholders for supplier profile updates in procurement systems.
• Engages Women, Minority, and Disabled Veteran business enterprises from among PG&E approved vendors to support supplier diversity goals.
• Collaborates with LOB partners and Supply Chain team members to develop, write, and negotiate new contracts and renewals (i.e., all types of contracts between PG&E and suppliers) of low to medium complexity.
• Leads and/or assists in running Quick Bids and other quote and bid events.
• Consults and trains LOB on the Supply Chain process; utilizes training materials as available.
• Provides support in interpreting contractual language for contracts of low to medium level of complexity.
• May proactively review Supply Chain processes across LOBs to identify areas of improvement.
• Provides peer review of contracts and other quality control and assurance activities for contracts and purchase orders when needed.
• May process simple master service agreement change orders as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (one year of experience for every year of college)
• 2 years of supply chain or other related discipline

Qualifications

• Competency in recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
• Competency in effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization
• Competency in making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Ability to influence and lead behavior change
• Ability to analyze and combine information from different sources and use logic to reach appropriate conclusions as needed to perform at the job level
• Ability to conduct research as needed to perform at the job level
• Knowledge of electric utility operations and business processes as needed to perform at the job level
• Knowledge of gas operations processes, procedures, methodologies, and regulatory issues as needed to perform at the job level

Pay

The monthly rate for this position ranges from $7,410.00 to $10,197.00, under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.

Schedule

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland General Office (OGO) based on business needs.