Procurement Specialist - Job at Vistra Corporate Services Company in Ontelaunee, PA

Procurement Specialist

Ontelaunee, PA

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

For the Nuclear Supply Chain, Procurement Specialist (PS) is responsible for driving savings for both material and contracted activities to support site and Vistra-wide Supply Chain support. The PS should drive timely support and implementing contractual protections for the company and the individual sites. Tasks include expertise in material sourcing and include leading sourcing events as well as facilitating the contracting and procurement processes. A solid knowledge of all aspects of the source to pay process, sourcing, contracting and procurement processes is required. The position is expected to work with key internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct spend analyses, perform market and supplier analysis, facilitate the bid/proposal process, develop and use supplier evaluation criteria, conduct negotiations, formulate purchase orders and contract documents, manage invoicing exceptions, and manage supplier performance including issue resolution. This position will also coordinate with internal customers to create sourcing strategies that deliver quantifiable savings.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

*Sourcing

*Lead multiple sourcing events (both material and contractual) across categories under Vistra Nuclear SC Operations

- Drive high operational support for at-power, outage, and Operational focus type activities

*Analyze spend and develop cost savings estimates

*Work with key stakeholders and to gather business and technical requirements (scope of work)

*Conduct market analysis to profile the commodity based on business value and buyer influence

*Contracting & Procurement

*Conduct supplier negotiations, including negotiating commercial and legal terms.

*Draft, implement and manage contract expirations, renewals, amendments, terminations, etc

*Supplier Relationship Management

*Develop and manage Suppliers capable of meeting safety, quality, cost, timing and technology expectations.

*Communication with internal stakeholders regarding their needs for materials and service, their perspective on supplier performance, etc.

*Demonstrate awareness of Supplier Diversity opportunities (seek to add new suppliers and develop these type of suppliers)

*Support and promote Vistra's supplier diversity program

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

*5+ years of Supply Chain related experience

*Broad supply chain source to pay background and skills

*Experience in managing sourcing events and negotiating commercial & legal terms

*Demonstrated problem-solving and strong analytical skills - able to construct/execute multiple analyses (e.g. TCO, NPV; cost-price analyses) simultaneously

-Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

-Certifications - CPM or CPSM preferred

*High school diploma or equivalent

*Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

Key Metrics

*Responsible for the timely and efficient procurement of equipment, materials, supplies and services for categories managed within Vistra Nuclear SC operations

*Accountable for the creation of real value, including price savings, supplier productivity, cost avoidance and potential revenue generation through sourcing events and negotiations.

*Lead cross functional teams in supplier sourcing actions and communicate with key stakeholders

*Maintain accurate data in contracting and purchasing systems

*Manage contract expirations and renewals

Job Family

Supply Chain

Company

Energy Harbor Nuclear Op

Locations

Beaver Valley

Pennsylvania

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Job Summary

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Experience

5+ years