Job Description
Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become a Senior Sourcing Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you will support and develop sourcing strategies for the energy infrastructure of tomorrow in all areas related to technology, including software, hardware and telecom. Your interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills will be fully exercised as you lead negotiations, process improvements and general support of our internal clients to create value, cost savings and risk mitigation.
As a Senior Sourcing Specialist, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
A day in the life - Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright!
- Use interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills to manage a variety of strategies for value creation, cost savings, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation.
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Develop and optimize sourcing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Lead/participate in competitive solicitations, supplier selection, achievement of applicable Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), contract negotiations and development.
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Represent SCE as a primary contact in transactions involving the purchase, lease, or licensing of materials, supplies, equipment, services, and/or technology.
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Participate in and may direct the development, negotiation, and procurement of moderately complex purchase orders, change orders, requests for proposals, and contracts/agreements.
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Negotiate Terms & Conditions and amendments to contracts/agreements as required.
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Ensure achievement of the best value to the organization by coordinating the bid process and making recommendations for contract awards of moderate value.
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Lead strategic sourcing studies, forecasts, and cost projections with moderate impact on business and operational strategy.
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Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, contractors, and consultants as well as corporate managers, supervisory and non-supervisory personnel.
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Interpret contract provisions, resolve unusual or politically sensitive disputes, and resolve complicated invoice and payment issues.
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May make final decisions consistent with organizational authorization levels.
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On occasion may provide functional direction to other agents.
The essentials
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Five (5) years of experience in purchasing, contract management and/or negotiating contracts.
The preferred
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Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
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Experience using SAP software in a purchasing environment, and using Ariba Sourcing, Contracting, and P2P modules.
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Knowledge and decision-making experience of purchasing practices and policies, and knowledge of procurement contracts and standard terms and conditions.
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Experience with industry best practices, standards, utility regulations, procedures and compliance as they relate to purchasing.
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Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously, and analyzing information and making strategic decisions regarding scope, impact, policy, development, and implementation.
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CPM, CPSM, CPCM, CCCM, and/or PMP certification(s).
Southern California Edison
P.O. Box 800
Rosemead
California États-Unis
www.sce.com
