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ROI - Workforce as a Service (WaaS)

Sourcing Specialist IV

ROI - Workforce as a Service (WaaS), Harrisville, Rhode Island, us, 02830

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Base pay range $46.16/hr - $48.08/hr

Sourcing Specialist IV

Contract duration:

1 year

Location:

onsite in Harrisville, Rhode Island

Pay Rate Range:

$46.16 - $48.08 per hour

This position will be part of an operational procurement center that provides support for fulfilling purchase requests and managing purchase activities with business requisitioners and suppliers. The group will work in a team environment to efficiently respond to requests and coordinate sourcing activities with the strategic sourcing group as required. As a Principal Sourcing Specialist this individual will provide coaching and mentoring to other procurement specialists and assist in balancing the transactional work load and project responsibilities across the team. A Principal Sourcing Specialist will support complex purchase requests and project-related initiatives.

Responsibilities

Process purchase requisitions for materials and services into purchase orders with qualified sources of supply and competitive pricing

Research potential sources of supply and conduct requests for quotes and pricing to comply with the appropriate supply chain policies

Engage and communicate with suppliers, as required, as part of the RFQ, selection and PO fulfillment process

Coordinate with strategic sourcing organization to provide information related to strategic agreements and identify potential bid event opportunities

Collaborate with requisitioners and suppliers to ensure effective communications and understanding of purchasing needs, supplier capabilities and fulfillment activities

Collaborate with business unit to monitor and report savings and other key performance information

Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential suppliers.

Develop, negotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers.

Participate in cross-functional sourcing teams to evaluate potential and current suppliers

Obtain and evaluate quotations/bids, and recommend suppliers for sourcing selection.

Negotiate and place purchase orders.

Issue and evaluate RFP’s

Engage suppliers on delivery confirmations, performance and invoice processing activities to address any delays or issues with the procure-to-pay process

Update blanket agreements and pricing on outline agreements to maintain accuracy and effective terms

Maintain compliance with all operational procurement process and procedures and practices

Provide direction on opportunities to initiate enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives based on purchasing requisitioning demand and strategic agreement usage

Engage business unit stakeholder on outage planning and project-based procurement activities to identify and respond to procurement needs related to Purchasing demand, requirements, fulfillment and project reporting milestones

Lead operational procurement process improvement initiatives, metrics reporting, and business driven operational procurement projects

Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Working at power plants, and working in an open office environment

Some overtime required as special projects arise

Travel – local (30% of time)

Qualifications

5 years or more of procurement work experience

Experience with Microsoft Office 365 applications (Excel, Power BI)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering fields

5-7 years of sourcing experience related to NRG spend categories in the areas of Generation, Retail, or Corporate

1+ years working with SAP applications

Institute for Supply Management (ISM) qualification for Certified Professional in Supply Management CPSM

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Prior supply management experience within power generation

Strong interpersonal, motivating and influencing skills for interacting with team members, business partners, suppliers, and management

Strong technical skills with required proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Power BI)

Ability to plan, prioritize and manage workload with considerable independence

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for producing and communicating comprehensive and concise reports

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function Consulting and Purchasing

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