Procurement Administrator managing procurement tasks and contracts with Capital Project and Contract teams. Involved in bid analysis, vendor negotiations, and contract approvals.
About the role
- Purchasing Lead for critical infrastructure projects in the energy sector. Responsible for supplier management and driving cost reduction initiatives across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Supports affiliate Operating Company critical infrastructure/major projects as the purchasing and commercial lead.
- Mentors' colleagues in Purchasing and lends experience and knowledge to assist others in the department and the business.
- Administers the competitive bidding process for large and complex projects valued at up to several hundred million dollars.
- Selects suppliers and manages corresponding partnerships for all operating companies.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives, customer service levels, generate reports and other initiatives across the enterprise.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
- Strategically sources commodities and services on critical infrastructure/major projects and other projects valued at up to several hundred million dollars, using a variety of traditional and leading-edge methods.
- Assures an uninterrupted supply of goods and services across all affiliates.
- Administers the competitive bidding process, evaluates and selects suppliers based on the Procurement Services Policy Manual and annual budgetary requirements.
- Leads cross-functional affiliate teams to drive purchasing initiatives and improve bottom line performance.
- Centralizes the procurement function for all affiliates and solicits assistance from subject matter experts, and others within the business, as required.
- Maintains current and accurate understanding of a broad base of commodities, service categories and general business conditions.
- Tracks material/service costs, and performance using approved metrics and tools.
- Analyzes trends and makes corresponding sourcing decisions that contribute directly to the company's competitive position.
- Supports Equal Opportunity programs and initiatives.
- Negotiates and awards multi-faceted, large and complex, business wide and affiliate specific enterprise contracts to minimize operational, legal and financial risks.
- Formulates requests for proposal/quotations/information, bid analysis, tenders, and risk evaluations.
- Directs supplier negotiations and administers agreements.
- Collaborates with both internal and external legal counsel.
- Mentor junior members of the supply chain organization.
- Drives creative solutions and communicate/suggest best practices to management and colleagues.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance or relevant field with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience.
- 2 years of experience in supplier management, including experience qualifying suppliers, negotiating pricing and contracts, and managing supplier quality.
- Advanced capabilities with oral, written, and presentation related communication skills.
- High-level of Customer Service Orientation.
- Clear commercial focus (i.e., Contract writing, negotiation).
- High-level of computer skills with the ability to utilize the Microsoft Office suite of products and e-bidding system.
- Advanced skill level of prioritization and multi-tasking skills with the ability to operate in a complex, rapidly changing business environment with typically tight schedules and demanding targets.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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