Procurement Contract Analyst 1, 2, Senior (Material Planning)

Requisition ID

: 19314

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

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. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

Benefits

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following 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

Summary

The Material Planning Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the availability of construction and maintenance materials across SRP. This position requires strong analytical skills, initiative, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments and external suppliers. The analyst gathers and interprets market intelligence, applies material planning principles, and utilizes forecasting and inventory optimization techniques to support operational efficiency. Proficiency in SAP, FGS, WAM, and Microsoft Office tools is essential. The role also involves maintaining accurate data, monitoring supplier performance, and contributing to strategic sourcing efforts—all while upholding SRP’s standards for ethical supplier relationships and compliance with corporate policies.

What You'll Do

- Gather and synthesize market intelligence for various commodities and materials to inform planning decisions

- Facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders to align material needs and priorities

- Coordinate with internal customers to ensure materials are available at the right time and location

- Utilize basic WAM functionality to support material tracking and planning

- Proficiently operate material planning platforms such as SAP and FGS

- Apply core material planning concepts including MRP, safety stock, and service levels

- Use forecasting methods and statistical analysis to minimize overall material costs to SRP

- Optimize inventory levels across SRP to maintain availability while reducing excess

- Leverage advanced skills in MS Excel and MS Access for data analysis and reporting

- Set up new parts in planning systems promptly and manage obsolete material appropriately

- Maintain accurate lead times to support effective planning and procurement

- Provide material planning insights to Purchasing Contract Analysts during sourcing initiatives

- Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues to the appropriate Purchasing contacts

- Foster strong, ethical relationships with suppliers to support SRP’s values and goals

- Ensure compliance with all corporate policies and procedures.

What It Takes To Succeed

- Demonstrated commitment to protecting proprietary and confidential information provided by SRP and its suppliers.

- Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and responsibility, with a high standard of ethics and integrity.

- Effective communication skills to engage with internal customers, purchasing agents, management, and other stakeholders.

- Ability to promote continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and recommending or implementing solutions.

- High level of responsiveness and customer service orientation in support of internal and external stakeholders.

- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

- Proficiency in using procurement and business systems (e.g., SAP, FGS, WAM, and Microsoft Business Tools) to support purchasing operations.

- Analytical mindset with attention to detail for managing reports, reconciling data, and supporting audit processes.

- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and perform other duties as assigned.

- Position may require occasional travel.

Experience

Experience as an Inventory Material Planner, Software Engineer, Database Manager, Materials Manager, Materials Buyer, Procurement /Contract Analyst, Commodity Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Engineer, or other similar disciplines.

- 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).

Promotion to Level 2 requires a minimum of two years experience at Level 1 and demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor. Promotion to Senior Level requires a minimum of 3 years experience at Level 2, is fully competent in all aspects of functional area of assignment and as such would be recognized as a specialist in area of assignment and may have periodic or occasional lead responsibilities.

Education

A bachelor’s degree related to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.