Salt River Project · 10 hours ago
Procurement Contract Analyst 1, 2, Senior
Tempe, AZ
Contract
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
0+ years expSalt River Project (SRP) is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S., providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. The Procurement Contract Analyst is responsible for initiating and coordinating corporate strategies for purchasing major equipment and services, leading cross-functional teams to implement sourcing strategies, and managing supplier relationships.
Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Exercise independent judgment and discretion to develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies and category management activities for assigned portfolios and categories of goods and services. This includes conducting market research, analyzing data, identifying alternate opportunities, developing bid packages, coordinating pre-bid conferences, evaluating and awarding bids, and identifying & coordinating deliverables
Manage, create, and evaluate RFI’s, RFP’s, Statements of Work, vendor proposals, materials demand forecasts and scope documents to minimize risk and maximize economic value on SRP’s commercial transactions associated with materials and services
Lead negotiations with suppliers and supplier’s agents. Develop negotiation strategies and plans. Respond to exceptions to SRP’s terms & conditions. Collaborate with Risk Management and Legal Services to develop, recommend, and approve non-standard contractual language
Perform market analysis using industry and market intelligence, financial reports, market indices, global monetary exchange rates, and published economic documents to forecast and assess pricing, supply and business risk
Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management by developing and maintaining effective communication with key suppliers to provide equitable value to both entities. This includes monitoring supplier performance, key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and implementing corrective action
Resolve and oversee supplier disputes including negotiating settlements, warranties and claims by implementing corrective action in accordance with established Contract Documents
Determine replenishment quantities for inventory materials utilizing historical usage, anticipated demand, supplier/manufacturer lead times, carry and ordering costs and other business considerations. Meet with key suppliers to develop and analyze material forecasts. Maintain associated planning/forecasting system parameters based on this information
Coordinate with all applicable internal stakeholders (including business unit, Warehouse, Logistics, Accounts Payable, Legal Services, Safety Services, Cost and Plant Accounting, Corporate Taxes, Cyber Security Services, Insurance Services, Supplier Diversity, Sustainable Solutions, Finance & Controls, Board and Council, Buy America, and Corporate Audit) to ensure each purchase agreement is issued and managed in compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements. Conducts meetings and presentations to all levels of stakeholders to ensure purchase requirements and purchase agreements are effectively managed
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred
For a Level 1 (Associate), a minimum of no previous years of experience to two years related experience is required (if no degree, four-six years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling four-six years)
For a Level 2 (Journey), a minimum of two years of experience to four years related experience is required (if no degree, six-eight years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling six-eight years)
For a Level 3 (Senior), a minimum of five years of related experience is required (if no degree, nine years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling nine years)
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Products, WAM, MAXIMO, SAP, Aravo, Ariba, and OpenText
Negotiate the best economic advantage for SRP while mitigating risk (including legal, commercial, technical, financial, procure-to pay, safety, chemical, insurance, cyber security, accounting, inventory management, system controls, and physical access), adhering to corporate and regulatory policies, and maintaining the highest ethical and commercial standards for all purchase transactions
Identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation. This includes a continuous effort to improve work processes and tools, decrease turnaround times, and to enhance customer service
Represent SRP in a professional manner and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Effectively balance multiple, competing priorities and changes in scope or direction
Ensure all applicable correspondence and documents are reviewed, filed, and maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures
Protect proprietary and confidential information, whether provided by SRP or the supplier
Be accessible 24/7 during emergency situations or service disruptions
Preferred
C.P.M: Certified Purchasing Manager
C.P.S.M: Certified Professional in Supply Management
A.P.P. : Accredited Purchasing Practitioner
A.P.I.C.S.: American Purchasing Inventory Control Society
M.C.C.M.: Member Commercial Contract Manager /International Association of Contract Management
C.F.C.M.: Certified Federal Contract Manager
C.C.C.M.: Certified Commercial Contract Manager
C.P.C.M.: Certified Professional Contract Manager
Benefits
Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
Short and long-term disability plans
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
Company
Salt River Project
As one of Arizona's largest utilities, Salt River Project has delivered low-cost, reliable power and water for more than 100 years.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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