Pedernales Electric Cooperative

Director, Procurement

Johnson City, TX

Full-time

$153,600-$153,600

About This Job

PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Headquarters - 201 S Ave F, Johnson City, TX 78636

$153,600.00 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

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Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing and directing the procurement process and contracted services in support of the Cooperative’s strategic initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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Lead procurement staff and the processes for purchasing and contracting services

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Evaluate and determine the proper procurement method for the acquisition of complex, formal and informal transactions

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Oversee the evaluation of pricing and cost analysis for purchased goods and services

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Facilitate the bidding process for purchasing goods and services

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Develop and manage vendor performance and evaluation systems

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Review and resolve supplier conflicts in conjunction with the Cooperative senior leadership

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Develop and implement improvements for resolving contracted service issues while maintaining regulatory compliance and risk mitigation

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Negotiate contract terms and conditions in coordination with the Legal Department

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Review and execute contracts and purchase orders

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Coordinate procurement and supply chain management activities

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Develop and implement sourcing strategies and management of contracts

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Gather and identify supply chain cost drivers to improve supplier performance

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Benchmark procurement industry trends and practices to improve supplier performance

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Prepare and conduct presentations to executive management and the Board of Directors

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Prepare and assist departments in preparation of procurement specifications

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Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management and develop training material

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Supervise the work of office, administrative or customer service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems

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Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes

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Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management and develop training material

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Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems

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Teach and instruct employees in job duties and company policies or arrange for training to be provided

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Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action

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Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems

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Recruit, instruct and supervise subordinates

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Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff

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Develop and manage department budget

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Establish work priorities and activities

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Recommend promotions, transfers, hires and other disciplinary action

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Establish metrics and prepare monthly reports

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Coordinate activities with other departments, suppliers and agencies

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Maintain the security of confidential information

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Stay abreast of advances in technology

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Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

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Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

A full range of supervisory activities, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for termination. This includes, but is not limited to, effectively communicating organizational policies and other information to subordinates, ensuring that employees have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting

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Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information

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Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service

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Knowledge of purchasing principles, contracts, strategic sourcing and forecasting

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Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing the purchasing of goods and services

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Knowledge of how to benchmark trends to ensure that we remain competitive within the cooperative industry

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Skilled in monitoring and managing performance

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Skilled in establishing and communicating performance expectations and metrics

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Skilled in time management

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Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities

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Skilled in anticipating, identifying, analyzing and resolving conflict and problems

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Skilled in negotiation techniques

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Ability to analyze department sourcing requirements and prepare adequate specifications for purchase

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Ability to lead, direct, influence and motivate staff through daily operations and Cooperative changes

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Ability to establish goals and objectives

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Ability to manage, monitor, and review contracts, bids and purchase orders

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Ability to interpret, explain and apply strategic sourcing principles and practices

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Ability to write and review reports, correspondence, procedure manuals and training materials

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Ability to understand and interpret contracts and bid documents.

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Ability to analyze, interpret, review, develop, execute and finalize complex proposals

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Ability to work across organizational boundaries with all levels of management and employees

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Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

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Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

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Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

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Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

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Ten years of directly related experience in a public utility sector or similar field.

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Five years of leadership experience

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Directly related experience may substitute for education

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Valid driver’s license

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel

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The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time

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The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds

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The employee may be required to travel

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Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period

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This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

Position Open Until Filled

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Director, Procurement

About This Job

Position Summary

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

Position Open Until Filled

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