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CPS Energy · 3 days ago

Procurement Agent 1

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

CPS Energy is a committed organization of 3,500 people dedicated to enhancing the lives of the communities they serve. The Procurement Agent is responsible for servicing internal clients through procurement of goods and services, strategic sourcing, contract administration, and supplier relationship management.

EnergyLogisticsRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Applies CPS Energy Procurement Policy, Procedures and Guidelines and basic Texas Laws, Codes and Regulations to procurement activities

Works with Internal Customers on procurement needs and requirements

Assist internal customers with contract administration and vendor performance, which includes documenting, coordinating, and resolution

Reviews Purchase Requisition for applicable forms and documents (i.e. NERC, SOC, DOT, EIT, Subcontracting, Public Works, etc.)

Reviews Purchase Requisitions to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications

Coordinates with Internal Customers to identify scopes of work, specifications, commercial & regulatory considerations

Coordinates with Internal Customers to create RF(x) – Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, Invitation for Bid, and Request for Qualifications to meet Business Unit needs

Initially reviews Exempt Forms to determine if the explanation justifies deviation from the competitive bidding process and free of errors

Coordinates and administers meetings and site visits with Suppliers and Business Unit

Works with Internal Customers and Suppliers to encourage local, diverse, and small business participation in Sourcing Events

With management’s supervision, coordinates review of developed customized contract drafts by stakeholders (i.e. Legal - based on associated risk, Internal Client, Risk Management & Insurance Services, Audit Services, Environmental Services, Safety, etc.) to mitigate risk

With management’s supervision, reviews, modifies, and negotiates CPS Energy and Supplier terms and conditions to mitigate risk

With management’s supervision, participates in the decision to award contracts

Prepares purchase orders and sends copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests

Actively aware of safety in day-to-day activities

Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations

Prepares, maintains and reviews purchasing files, reports and price lists

With management’s supervision, compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers

Tracks the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Procurement certificationsSAP modulesContract administrationMicrosoft OfficeTeam coordinationCustomer serviceContinuous improvementEffective communication

Required

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, internet, electronic mail and scheduling

Proficient in Microsoft Windows environment

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other areas to achieve goals and objectives

Bachelor's degree in or 90 hours course credit and currently enrolled, in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Communications or related field from an accredited university, OR relevant experience in a Procurement, Contract Management, Contract Development, or Paralegal role