Ameren Corp
Sourcing Specialist / Senior Specialist
Ameren Corp, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Sourcing Specialist
Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long‑term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.
This is a hybrid role located in St. Louis, Missouri. The Sourcing Specialist supports strategic procurement and category management processes that create sustainable value through lower costs, improved supplier performance and efficiency with a keen appreciation for Business Partner needs and priorities. Works with cross‑functional teams in the implementation of category management processes. Conducts research and analysis to develop strategy and drive decision‑making regarding spend, suppliers and markets. Develops category and commodity cost models. Works with Supply Chain (SC) staff and Business Partners to provide day‑to‑day support, strategic sourcing and procurement, and respond to questions and solve problems.
Key Responsibilities
Category Management : Support Portfolio Managers and Category Managers in category management activities and processes that ensure Business Partner satisfaction and value creation.
Spend Analysis : Coordinate with and leverage market, supplier, and spend analyses with Sourcing Analysts to inform category strategies and competitive solicitations.
Strategic Sourcing : Execute sourcing strategies based on Category Manager guidance and leading practices and provide commercial and procurement expertise.
Supplier Relationship Management : Communicate with suppliers and develop, maintain, and build positive and influential relationships.
Supply Chain Strategy : Support the SC and category strategy development process with analysis.
Continuous Improvement : Use continuous improvement framework to sustain SC strategy and compliance with Ameren objectives.
Qualifications The Sourcing Specialist must possess the following qualifications and experience to perform at a fully satisfactory level :
Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Digital, or other related field.
MBA, other related graduate degree, or Doctorate preferred.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and time‑management skills.
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred.
Proficient with the MS Office suite.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate : strong business acumen and communication skills with the ability to make sound judgments. Proven analytic, financial and operational skills. Strong self‑starter with the ability to prioritize and deliver on deadlines in a fast paced environment. Effective team player with the ability to work with all levels of internal and external stakeholders. Excellent communication, business writing and presentation skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.) Ameren competencies : Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust and Be Strategic.
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This is a hybrid role located in St. Louis, Missouri. The Sourcing Specialist supports strategic procurement and category management processes that create sustainable value through lower costs, improved supplier performance and efficiency with a keen appreciation for Business Partner needs and priorities. Works with cross‑functional teams in the implementation of category management processes. Conducts research and analysis to develop strategy and drive decision‑making regarding spend, suppliers and markets. Develops category and commodity cost models. Works with Supply Chain (SC) staff and Business Partners to provide day‑to‑day support, strategic sourcing and procurement, and respond to questions and solve problems.
Key Responsibilities
Category Management : Support Portfolio Managers and Category Managers in category management activities and processes that ensure Business Partner satisfaction and value creation.
Spend Analysis : Coordinate with and leverage market, supplier, and spend analyses with Sourcing Analysts to inform category strategies and competitive solicitations.
Strategic Sourcing : Execute sourcing strategies based on Category Manager guidance and leading practices and provide commercial and procurement expertise.
Supplier Relationship Management : Communicate with suppliers and develop, maintain, and build positive and influential relationships.
Supply Chain Strategy : Support the SC and category strategy development process with analysis.
Continuous Improvement : Use continuous improvement framework to sustain SC strategy and compliance with Ameren objectives.
Qualifications The Sourcing Specialist must possess the following qualifications and experience to perform at a fully satisfactory level :
Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Digital, or other related field.
MBA, other related graduate degree, or Doctorate preferred.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and time‑management skills.
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred.
Proficient with the MS Office suite.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate : strong business acumen and communication skills with the ability to make sound judgments. Proven analytic, financial and operational skills. Strong self‑starter with the ability to prioritize and deliver on deadlines in a fast paced environment. Effective team player with the ability to work with all levels of internal and external stakeholders. Excellent communication, business writing and presentation skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.) Ameren competencies : Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust and Be Strategic.
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