ROI - Workforce as a Service (WaaS)
Sourcing Specialist IV
ROI - Workforce as a Service (WaaS), Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
ROI - Workforce as a Service (WaaS) provided pay range
This range is provided by ROI - Workforce as a Service (WaaS). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$46.16/hr - $48.08/hr Sourcing Specialist IV
Contract duration : 1 year Location : Remote/Hybrid in Houston, TX (Remote Option: This position is mostly remote but the candidate needs to be local to Houston. There will be some travel to various Texas plants as needed.) 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 assist in balancing the transactional work load and project responsibilities across 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 RFPs 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 Industries
Utilities and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
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This range is provided by ROI - Workforce as a Service (WaaS). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$46.16/hr - $48.08/hr Sourcing Specialist IV
Contract duration : 1 year Location : Remote/Hybrid in Houston, TX (Remote Option: This position is mostly remote but the candidate needs to be local to Houston. There will be some travel to various Texas plants as needed.) 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 assist in balancing the transactional work load and project responsibilities across 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 RFPs 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 Industries
Utilities and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
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