Job Details

Sourcing Specialist, III

Summary:
Per Sé Group is hiring a Sourcing Specialist, III in Richmond, TX. The Sourcing Specialist, III will independently handle operational procurement for assigned business units (Generation, Home, Corporate Shared Services, Business). Responsibilities include sourcing goods and services, leveraging strategic agreements, identifying qualified suppliers, conducting RFQs, analyzing pricing, selecting vendors, and managing purchase orders and blanket agreements.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions for materials and services into purchase orders with qualified sources of supply and competitive pricing
• Research potential sources of supply and conducts requests for quotes and pricing to comply with the appropriate supply chain policies
• Engage and communicate with suppliers, as required, as part of the RFQ, selection and PO fulfillment process
• Coordinates with strategic sourcing organization to provide information related to strategic agreements and identify potential bid event opportunities
• Collaborates with requisitioners and suppliers to ensure effective communication and understanding of purchasing needs, supplier capabilities and fulfillment activities
• Collaborates with business unit to monitor and report savings and other key performance information
• Engages suppliers on delivery confirmations, performance and invoice processing activities to address any delays or issues with the procure-to-pay process
• Updates blanket agreements and pricing on outline agreements to maintain accuracy and effective terms
• Maintains compliance with all operational procurement process and procedures and practices
• Provide direction on opportunities to initiate enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives based on purchasing requisitioning demand and strategic agreement usage
• Engage business unit stakeholders on outage planning and project-based procurement activities to identify and respond to procurement needs related to Purchasing demand, requirements, fulfillment and project reporting milestones
• Provide coaching and mentoring to junior team members
• Lead operational procurement process improvement initiatives, metrics reporting, and business driven operational procurement projects

Preferred Skills and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering fields
• 5-7 years of sourcing experience related to NRG spend categories in the areas of Generation, Retail, or Corporate
• 1 + years working with SAP applications
• Institute for Supply Management (ISM) qualification for Certified Professional in Supply Management CPSM)

The pay range for this role is $53.50-$56.00/hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire and schedule type). Our contractor employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical/Rx, dental, vision, voluntary life, AD&D and disability insurance; 401(k) with employer match; health care savings account; and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs. Additional information can be provided on request.