What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mgr Operational Procurement position at UGI Utilities, Inc?
Mgr Operational Procurement
Date: Feb 5, 2025
Location: Denver, PA, United States, 17517
Company: UGI Corporation
Requisition Number: 25700
At UGI Utilities, Inc. we believe in providing a superior range of energy products and services to our customers in a safe, affordable manner. As our energy needs evolve, UGI will be there providing safe and reliable service that brings warmth and comfort to our 750,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland.
We strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting and retaining top talent, while maintaining a diverse workforce that embraces our culture of safety, service, and integrity. As an employee of UGI Utilities, you can expect a competitive total compensation plan and comprehensive benefits. Employees work in a collaborative environment, have upward mobility opportunities, and the ability to enjoy a true work life balance.
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Job Summary (Position Summary):
Provide business partnering support to a Region and/or BU. Control Region/BU spend through collaborative development of and consistent implementation of the procurement life cycle. Oversee the operational procurement process in a manner that drives operational efficiency and reduces non-compliance. Implement value- and cost-related optimization initiatives while executing projects and programs that support business and category management goals. Provide leadership and set the direction for operational buyers / specialists.
Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Strategic Procurement Accountabilities
- Collaborate with the Category Management team (Specialists, etc.) and Region/Business Unit (BU) to plan for strategic procurement priorities and categories and to schedule and implement Region/BU project Procurement related activities
- Integrate business strategy, timing, demand and marketing factors into the business procurement strategy
Management of Procument Staff
- Manage the day-to-day operational support of the procurement team
- Demand management
- Supplier issue resolution
- Dispute resolution (receipt or payment)
- Manage the service, support and requests and ensure they are appropriately addressed
- Manage and provide team oversight of supplier and internal customer relationships
- Lead and coordinate contract implementation and drive contract compliance through working in close collaboration with internal customers in order to ensure the acceptance of new contracts
- Direct and ensure Region/BU Procurement team’s compliance with Procurement Procedures, and compliance to local and enterprise level regulations and policies
- Lead bidding/RFx (Request for – proposal, quote, information) process, contract life cycle, and contract implementation for Region / BU categories
- Establish workflow and productivity targets to measure, monitor and report performance
- Manage the Operational Procurement Specialists (buyer/specialist team) and oversee process execution, facilitate training, conduct buyer performance reviews and actively support talent development
Procurement Processes
- Ensure savings targets are achieved for the Region across all Categories, in collaboration with the Finance department, to support the Region/BU in monitoring supplier performance, to ensure all suppliers perform within agreement terms
- Manage the Region/BU Procurement departmental budget, aligning the sourcing strategic plan to financial budget
- Manage Region / BU supplier risk and compliance management activities, enabling supplier audits, risk identification / monitoring, and risk mitigation Develop assigned local sourcing profiles, strategy and planning for Region / BU categories
- Monitor and direct the quality of the purchasing process across channels, pricing, and non-compliance
- Design and determine effective Region / BU buying channels
- Ensure reasonable time is allocated to each project, contract terms are agreed for all purchases, and all projects stay on plan by liaising with the Finance and user department
- Provide input to business projects and category management by identifying standardization, supplier enablement, operational purchasing and regional procurement process opportunities
- Ensure implementation of procurement activities for operational projects (e.g., tank management)
- Review and approve purchase orders up to the threshold(s) specified in the PCP
- Perform other duties, participate in projects, complete other tasks, as requested.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent knowledge of procurement tools and processes
- Ability to influence in a global, matrixed team environment
- Understanding of leading Procure-to-Pay (P2P) technology practices and trends
- Knowledge of enabling eProcurement and eMarketplace capabilities
- General experience of network administration
- Source to contract and procure to pay process knowledge, procurement operations knowledge and supplier management acumen
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of legal contract terminology and optimal conditions
Effective in the demonstration of key competencies:
- Negotiation skills
- Team building and collaboration
- Business acumen
- Conflict resolution skills
- Organizational skills: attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Performance management
- Problem solving
- Analytical and measurement driven
- Process management and continuous improvement
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Hands-on experience in eProcurement, eCatalogs, eRFX and eAuction functionality and contract management technologies; preferred experience in SAP Ariba or Coupa
- Experience with negotiations as well as an understanding of contracting terms and conditions
- Demonstrated experience using ERP systems and knowledge of integrations between procurement and accounts payable
- Demonstrated ability in effective teamwork and collaboration with other departments to plan and execute and enhance procurement services
- Experience with process, quality control, and workflow management and design
- Experience managing teams and driving collaboration across integrated functions.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business with concentration in Procurement & Supply (or other related degreed program) preferred; or combined equivalent of education and experience considered
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in roles of increasing responsibility in procurement operations and preferably a minimum of 1 year leading or overseeing the work of other(s) Nationally recognized professional certification preferred (Technical Certificate, Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional Contract Manager) desired
We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are:
- medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance
- disability plans
- 401(k) matched savings plan
- paid vacation
- company stock purchase program
- wellness programs
- tuition reimbursement
- paid parental leave
- paid volunteer time
- adoption assistance
UGI Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. As such, the Company abides by the requirements of the Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.
Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies.
As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.
