Director of Procurement & Supplier Diversity

Philadelphia Gas Works

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The Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is the largest municipally-owned gas utility in the nation, supplying gas service in the City of Philadelphia to over 500,000 customers. From its humble beginnings in 1836, PGW has grown into the large, modern facility that exists today. As one of the nation's leading natural gas providers, PGW prides itself on stability and continual growth. PGW is dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region.

Location: 5000 Summerdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124

Job is on site 5 days per week. Eligibility for a compressed work week after 6 months.

Director of Procurement & Supplier Diversity

The Director is accountable for the company-wide procurement of a wide range of goods, professional services, and non-professional services. The Director develops, implements, and manages the procurement process from the initial determination of need through supplier sourcing, qualification, the RFx cycle, contract execution, and ongoing contract management. In addition, this position is responsible for the company-wide supplier diversity program for PGW. The incumbent creates a supplier diversity plan, implements policies and procedures, establishes supplier diversity goals, monitors compliance, and ensures PGW has a diverse group of suppliers. The Director is accountable for compliance with government guidelines and laws related to procurement and supplier diversity. This position also participates in the planning process to determine needs for change including strategic and financial planning and is ultimately accountable for the achievement of these goals as they relate to procurement and supplier diversity.

Responsibilities

Procurement

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure the efficient and effective purchase of goods and services
• Determines the appropriate procurement method to solicit bids and proposals based on the types of goods or services being acquired.
• Directs the development and preparation of RFP’s, RFQ’s, Best Value RFP’s, and purchase orders
• Performs market analysis to ensure that the appropriate suppliers are identified, qualified, and notified of procurement opportunities
• Works with Risk Management to assess potential risks and establish insurance and safety requirements for bid/proposal solicitations
• Works with Legal to ensure that the appropriate terms and conditions are included in bid/proposal solicitations
• Prepares Board Resolutions and Fact sheets for procurement opportunities that require Board approval
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical procurement standards
• Meets with client departments to evaluate suppliers’ performance and conduct periodic reviews to ensure they meet quality, cost, and delivery standards.
• Monitors contract compliance and handles contract-related disputes

Supplier Diversity

Ensures that solicitations for bids and proposals fosters the inclusion of minority-owned, woman-owned, and disabled veteran-owned business, and provides support to client departments in search of these suppliers.

Establishes supplier diversity goals and objectives in support of PGW’s overall goals and objectives

Participates in events/activities such as focus groups, forums, trade shows, corporate memberships etc. as an extension of outreach efforts that includes relationships with agencies that advocate/support diverse vendor groups.

• Develops and implements supplier development plans to prepare diverse suppliers to be able to participate in PGW procurement opportunities
• Oversees the establishment of participation goals on PGW procurement opportunities based on the type of goods or services and the availability of diverse suppliers
• Ensures supplier compliance with participation goals and initiates corrective action when necessary.

Personnel Management

Assesses employee needs ensuring subordinates are properly trained and adhere to company policies, practices and procedures

• Evaluates and meets with subordinates to discuss work performance providing appropriate commendations and disciplinary actions to ensure employees are well equipped to meet and/or exceed job expectations.
• Supervises subordinate quality of work and work activities by determining priorities of activities, making work assignments, monitors projects, and providing direction and assistance as required.

General

Audits and maintains PGW’s compliance with agreements, sourcing strategies and procurement policies; analyzes and reports company-wide procurement performance results; recommends continuous improvement opportunities for procurement organization

• Leads team members in the data collection, measurement and reporting of procurement performance.Defines and monitors key performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of the procurement and supplier diversity functions
• Prepares and presents procurement and supplier diversity performance reports to client departments and senior management
• Keeps abreast of current trends, technologies and regulations regarding the procurement of the large variety of materials utilized by PGW.
• Performs other special projects and assignments as requested

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field of study

7 to 10 years of direct experience in strategic procurement, supplier diversity program management, process design & continuous improvement

• Must have experience with financial analysis, market and supplier analysis, vendor negotiations, and procurement strategy
• Must have knowledge of government procurement processes.
• Must have knowledge of general office practices including but not limited to office administration, budget/accounting principles, procurement procedures, strategic planning, team building and personnel management.
• Must have verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build long-term constructive and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, suppliers, management and outside agencies.

Must have project planning and management skills with the ability to make operational decisions, monitor progress and report results

• Must be proficient in the use of Oracle or similar financial/ERP systems, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook.

Must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s license and clean driving record

We offer a strong benefit package that includes free basic health and dental insurance. PGW is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/VAAP/EEO.

Local candidates will be given preference.