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Job Summary
The Sr. Buyer is responsible for the timely and efficient procurement of equipment, materials, supplies and services in accordance with established category strategies. Demonstrating a broad-based knowledge of the sourcing and procurement process, the position is expected to facilitate the RFP process, develop and use supplier evaluation criteria, conduct negotiations, manage the life cycle of contracts and purchase orders. This position will interface with other site work groups and manage supplier performance including issue resolution, and interact cross-functionally with internal clients and stakeholders
Job Description
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Leading and supporting sourcing activities across all spend categories
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and category teams to gather business and technical requirements (statement of work) to facilitate the sourcing process
- Conduct market analysis to select suppliers based upon business value and need
- Support and promote Vistra's Supplier Diversity program through outreach and supplier development activities.
- Collaborates with key stakeholders as primary site contact for category teams
Contract development and management
Conduct supplier negotiations, including negotiation of commercial and legal termsDraft and author Contracts and Master Service Agreements (MSA's) to support the purchase of goods and servicesManage contract documents on an on-going basis including expirations, renewals, statement of work (SOW) revisions, change orders, and amendments.Conducting transactional activities within the procurement process
Process purchase requests and issue purchase orders within Vistra's procure-to-pay platform(s)Track timeliness of at-power and outage related purchase requests and ensure updated status reporting to site and company reportingDrive for cost savings in the process and optimization of spend for Purchase OrdersDrive for invoice timely payment and work with work groups to ensure funding of future Purchase OrdersCommunicate effectively with suppliers using expediting skills as needed to ensure timely delivery of goods and servicesEnsure contractors performing high risk services are pre-qualified and compliant with safety and insurance requirementsWork with other work groups (Engineering, Warehouse, Maintenance etc.) within procurement process to provide efficient, accurate and timely procurementsResolve or escalate any vendor disputes or issues as necessaryEducation, Experience & Skill Requirements
3 years of relevant procurement / contracting experience (Power plant experience is preferred - can be included as relevant experience)Understanding and awareness of sourcing, contract management, and the importance of managing suppliers to drive compliance and performanceBasic awareness of financial concepts and terminology, category management principles and the associated benefits of category strategiesSolid understanding of the sourcing process; ability to lead a lower complexity sourcing event from identifying potential suppliers, through bid, negotiation and award, recognizing diverse supplier opportunities where possibleAbility to effectively understand and conduct basic negotiations and recognize when escalation is necessary for resolutionPractitioner with demonstrated ability process and manage purchase orders, support eCommerce transactions, and effectively manage issues and stakeholders to guarantee policy, process and contract complianceUnderstanding of legal risks and practical effects of contract terms and conditions; ability to negotiate red lines of common commercial terms, and recognize when incremental contract language is necessary to manage riskDemonstrated awareness of the importance of project management processAbility to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders, providing a high level of customer service while supporting departmental goals and the corporate vision, mission and strategyAptitude to mentor peers or other personnel on procurement processes, policies and practicesHigh school diploma or equivalentExperience gained through college degree programs and / or certifications is applicable to above skills and experienceKey Metrics
Timely and efficient procurement of materials, supplies and servicesAccountable for the creation of real value through management of bid events and supplier negotiationsMaintain accurate data in contracting and purchasing systemsManage contract expirations and renewalsTimely escalation and resolution of issues and disputesJob Family
Supply Chain
Company
Vistra Nuclear Operations Company
Locations
Perry
Ohio
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