Entergy

Procurement Specialist

LocationHammond, LA

About This Job


Job Title: Procurement Specialist


Work Place Flexibility: Onsite


Legal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD)

This a hybrid position, working in office 3 days a week, based in Hammond. Other major offices in New Orleans, LA; The Woodlands, TX; Little Rock, AR or Jackson, MS may be considered but additional travel may be required for those residing outside of the Hammond, Louisiana area. *



Job Purpose:

The Central Procurement Specialist is responsible for the strategic procurement of materials and goods to meet the demands of the business. Leveraging advanced supply chain and purchasing expertise, this role operates autonomously to execute progressively complex and variable scopes of work. The specialist utilizes Entergy's purchasing processes, systems, and tools to identify the most appropriate sourcing channels, delivery methods, and commercial terms to ensure cost-effective, efficient, and compliant procurement. Key interfaces include internal business units, suppliers, and other Supply Chain teams.



Key Responsibilities:

Promote strong safety behaviors and identify/address any supplier safety concerns
Apply procurement principles (plan, strategize, source, perform) to each request
Process RFQs, resolve invoice discrepancies, and identify/evaluate new/current suppliers
Ensure compliance with legal, risk, and quality requirements for nuclear-related purchases
Deliver cost savings through competitive bidding, negotiations, and cost avoidance
Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
Serve as a central point of contact and maintain open communication



Minimum Requirements:


Education, Experience and/or Certification

Central Procurement Specialist I: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Legal, or other related discipline and minimum 0+ years of combined material purchasing, supplier contracting, vendor management, or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum 3+ years of material purchasing, supplier contracting, vendor management, or other related supply chain experience.
Central Procurement Specialist II: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Legal, or other related discipline and minimum 2+ years of combined material purchasing, supplier contracting, vendor management, or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum 6+ years of material purchasing, supplier contracting, vendor management, or other related supply chain experience.
Central Procurement Specialist III: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Legal, or other related discipline and minimum 5+ years of combined material purchasing, supplier contracting, vendor management, or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum 9+ years of material purchasing, supplier contracting, vendor management, or other related supply chain experience.
Central Procurement Specialist Sr: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Legal, or other related discipline and minimum 9+ years of combined material purchasing, supplier contracting, vendor management, or other related supply chain experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum 13+ years of material purchasing, supplier contracting, vendor management, or other related supply chain experience. Minimum 3+ years in energy industry
Preferred:
+ Prior procurement experience in support of the energy industry + Proficient in Entergy's procurement systems, policies, and processes + Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and financial/data analysis capabilities + Excellent communication, relationship management, and project management skills + SC certification (CPSM, APICS) and prior experience in the energy industry

This role is critical in ensuring Entergy's procurement activities are executed in a safe, cost-effective, and compliant manner. The Central Procurement Specialist will play a key part in supporting the business's material needs and driving continuous improvement in the supply chain.



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Primary Location: Louisiana-Hammond Louisiana : Hammond || Arkansas : Little Rock || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : The Woodlands Job Function: Professional FLSA Status: Professional Relocation Option: Level II Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT Number of Openings: 2 Req ID: 119069 Travel Percentage:50% to 75%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.


Equal Opportunity

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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