Senior purchasing agent job description

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona. Job Brief Responsible for initiating coordinating, and leveraging corporate strategies for purchases of major equipment/materials/services and for high level contract development associated with critical materials and high level services and to lead these efforts across business units; includes use of market trend analysis, sourcing initiatives, business partner alignment, risk management, project management, contract management, supplier relationship management, contract and commercial terms and conditions documentation review. Develop and execute sourcing strategies and category management activities for multiple complex and/or critical categories, including implementation plan for achieving business objectives and benefit targets. Establish and lead cross-functional teams to implement category strategies for sourcing materials and services.This position is responsible for professional services or construction services.Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the development and execution of strategic sourcing strategies and category management activities for assigned portfolios and categories of goods and services.

Lead internal and cross-functional teams to implement portfolio strategies in support of department initiatives and capital and O&M projects.

Manage, create and evaluate RFI's, RFP's, Statements of Work, Vendor Proposals, materials demand forecasts and scope documents to minimize risk and maximize economic value on SRP's commercial transactions associated with materials and services.

Lead negotiations with suppliers and supplier's agents. Develop negotiation strategies and plans. Respond to exceptions to SRP's standard Commercial Terms & Conditions. Collaborate with Risk Management and Legal Services to develop, recommend, and approve non-standard contractual language.

Perform market analysis using industry and market intelligence, financial reports, market indices, global monetary exchange rates, and published economic documents to forecast and assess pricing, supply and business risk.

Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management by developing and maintaining effective communication with key suppliers in order to provide equitable value to both entities. This includes monitoring supplier performance and implementing corrective action as necessary.

If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers. We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

The Sr. Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting the Bristol site by supervising the purchasing department personnel, functions and activities. The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for overseeing the procurement of all materials, equipment, capital expenditures, and other purchases required to support the site and complete fabrication and assembly in accordance with due dates driven by the MRP Master Schedule and Production site demands.

The position requires the specialist to evaluate, select, and establish relationships with vendors, and negotiate contracts for goods and services, approve purchases and track their progress to make sure orders are filled and delivered correctly, review purchase orders for accuracy and to make sure the best prices are obtained. Adherence to all SGPPL Global Purchasing guidelines and standards. In this role the specialist will need to regularly assess the market, secure the revenue stream by developing contracts with critical suppliers and proposing to develop dual sources where it makes sense.

In order to meet the Saint-Gobain ICRF standard, the specialist needs to comply with the Saint-Gobain purchasing process and use the Digital Purchasing tools to launch bids and make sure all suppliers are compliant with the Group Corporate Social responsibility policy. The specialist will collaborate with the PPL central team and the Delegation team to make sure the site is compliant with the company programs. The specialist will assure that the Corporate Social responsibility program will be implemented at the site and with suppliers per the Saint-Gobain Group policies. This role will need to focus on analytics, building procurement strategies, and cost savings. All purchases over $20,000 must need three bids and all Capex projects must go through purchasing before approval of the Capex project.
Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain or operations management, required
* Master's Degree in business, supply chain or operations management, preferred
* 5+ year's experience purchasing and/or materials management experience in a manufacturing environment, required
* 2+ year's experience supervision of purchasing department, required

Additional Description

Institute of Supply Management (CPM or CPSM), preferred APICS (CPIM or CSCP), preferred

Company Summary

Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry around the world, moving us forward, making meaningful connections, and inspiring us to go beyond the impossible. Within Mobility, our teams design and engineer critical, high-performance materials and proven solutions - most in challenging conditions and core systems that play an important part of our daily lives - as we drive to work or with family, fly on an airplane to explore the world, process samples for medical research, build a better rocket to go as far as we can in outer space; and dive deep under the sea to power our world. We are driven to collaborate with our customers and communities to improve and engineer the world of tomorrow!

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we've learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you're empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.

Invent yourself at Saint-Gobain Mobility, and together, we'll achieve the impossible!

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Reporting to the Manager of Procurement, you will purchase assigned items Texturants and Components categories You'll supply materials at favorable prices consistent with quality, quantity and delivery specifications. Negotiate and approve contract agreements and help develop and maintain new sources of supply, supplier relations and the identification of alternate or substitute sources of supply.
What You'll Do:
Plan activities related to the categories of spend managed Prepare contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications Oversee all activities related to procurement of a material, from intent to purchase through delivery of the material Negotiate complex requests for materials or services Build relationships with internal partners and suppliers Support business process improvements and documentation Recruit and maintain suppliers that provide high-quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct Resolve vendor claims and contracts for conformance to company policy Champion change management programs to embrace and integrate demand-motivated principles within Procurement and throughout the company Manage procurement master data in SAP and Right Angle to help promote process efficiencies Support R&D on innovation projects and work with the plants to manage the inbound supply chain Conduct research and provide analytic support for issues and ad hoc projects Support business process improvements and documentation

What You'll Have:
Bachelor's degree3 or more years' experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or SalesExperienced in building vendor relationships and achieving sizable cost savings from strategic cost reduction programs Project management Develop strategies and take them through implementation Understanding of economics, technical issues and ability to perform independent value analysis and value engineering Negotiation and contract-development Customer/client service oriented Desire to approach work as a continuous learning opportunity Travel required up to 15%Familiarity with e-procurement technologies and systems integration Understanding of material requirements planning Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Word, PowerPoint, and Access.

Our Modern Workplace:
Conagra's culture of collaboration enhances our ability to meet critical business goals, deliver value to customers and consumers and provide you with the flexibility you need to achieve a better work-life balance. We carefully consider each role and how often each team member needs to collaborate in-person. This position requires you work from our Omaha office 3 days per week.

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Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye , Marie Callender's , Banquet , Healthy Choice , Slim Jim , Reddi-wip , and Vlasic , and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP , Duke's , Earth Balance , Gardein , and Frontera .
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.