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Procurement Specialist

Vistra
Irving, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

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Job Summary

The Procurement Specialist's primary responsibilities are the creation of real value, including price savings and negotiating supplier contracts that mitigate risk for Vistra. This role is expected to collaborate with internal stakeholders on objectives and requirements, with suppliers for negotiations, with Legal on contracting exceptions and with category managers on sourcing efforts.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Contracting & Procurement

  • Draft and negotiate contracts, SOWs, etc. in Vistra's contracting tool, including managing the redlining process
  • Facilitate internal stakeholder & legal review, resolving non-standard contract terms
  • Manage contract documents on an ongoing basis - contract expirations, renewals, amendments, terminations, etc.
  • Maintain accurate contract data in contracting and purchasing tools
  • Support PO creation and resolution of invoicing exceptions and guide buyers as needed

Sourcing

  • Lead sourcing events (bids, RFIs, RFPs) across categories
  • Analyze spend and bids and develop cost savings estimates
  • Work with key stakeholders and Category Managers to gather business and technical requirements (scope of work)
  • Drive supplier selection process using score cards & assessing total cost of ownership
  • Support and promote Vistra's supplier diversity program
  • Incorporate safety into daily work ethic and buying decision process
  • Category Management

  • Team with Category Manager on strategies and contracting needs
  • Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

  • 5 years of contracting / sourcing experience
  • Operational business knowledge, with understanding of sourcing, procurement, contracting and supplier management process
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct the sourcing process including preparation activities & running e-sourcing events
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and strong analytical skills
  • Enthusiasm for driving optimum business outcomes
  • Strong written and oral communication; ability to persuade others
  • Demonstrated strong understanding of common contract Terms & Conditions, including practical and risk impacts of those terms
  • Experienced in negotiation preparation and tactics
  • Intermediate Microsoft office capabilities (Excel, Word)
  • Ability to work with and manage confidential information
  • Experience gained through college degree programs and / or certifications is applicable to above skills (CPM, CPSM, JD)
  • Key Metrics

  • Value delivered to the organization through multiple value levers (price savings, cost avoidance, etc.) as measured on an annualized and NPV basis
  • Operational improvement (a) timely procurement of equipment, supplies and services, (b) accurate data in contracting and purchasing systems, (c) manage contract expirations & renewals
  • Inclusion of small and diverse suppliers as measured by inclusion of suppliers in bid opportunities and awards
  • Managing own- and third-party safety performance by leveraging learning events to identify corrective actions
  • Position may office from any Vistra location.

    Job Family

    Supply Chain

    Company

    Luminant Generation Company LLC

    Locations

    Royal Lane Office

    Texas

    We are a company of people committed to : Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!

    If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

    It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

    If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.

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