Sourcing Specialist OR Senior Sourcing Specialist

Position Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Organization is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to support the sourcing and contracting of large spend equipment and labor for generation projects including thermal, hydro, and Renewables. The position is in our Major projects and Renewables team and will report to the Director Sourcing, Major Projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and execute sourcing strategies for equipment, professional services, construction services and EPC contracts, which ensure reliable and safe deliveries on schedule and at a competitive cost.
• Perform market analysis and research best practices successfully adopted by other industries and companies.
• Provide guidance to Business Unit and Supply Chain leaders on market conditions and sourcing options that will help us maintain a competitive position in the industry.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships and programs.
• Build and nurture client relationships, including executive level business interfaces.

Required/Basic Qualifications (Sourcing Specialist)

• Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years related work experience
• Associate's degree AND four (4) years related work experience
• High School Degree/GED AND six (6) years of related work experience

Required/Basic Qualifications (Senior Sourcing Specialist)

• Bachelor's degree AND five (5) years related work experience
• Associate's degree AND seven (7) years related work experience
• High School Degree/GED AND nine (9) years of related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Planning skills
• Experience in strategic sourcing initiatives for equipment and/or labor for large spend categories
• Prepare market solicitation documents and conduct competitive market processes
• Advanced analytical skills
• Negotiation skills and experience
• Manage supplier relationships
• Facilitate and work in a cross functional team structure
• Advanced presentation preparation and delivery
• Experience with RFP tools and EAM systems
• Experience managing projects

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Previous sourcing experience
• C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) certification, or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
• Demonstrated negotiation, problem solving, analytical and leadership skills
• Experience with RFP/RFI systems and processes
• A natural time manager with the ability to manage a robust workload and pay attention to detail
• Outstanding planning/organization skills
• Problem-solving/analytical I skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Contract management skills
• Project management skills
• Statistical and analytical skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal and team building skills