SCM Buyer

Job Summary

The Buyer position is responsible for procurement activities supporting category management strategies and business partner requirements. Duties include locating sources of supply, issuing requests for quotes, conducting bidder meetings, analyzing bids, creating purchase orders (service and material), negotiating, expediting, resolving supplier problems, and other supply chain duties as required.

Job Requirements Education

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Law, Finance, Supply Chain preferred

- CPM certification a plus

Experience

- Experience in procurement or contracts preferred

- Maximo experience preferred

- Knowledge and Skills

- Strong knowledge of purchasing and supply chain practices and standards.

- Knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code

- Strong knowledge of generation, power delivery and corporate equipment and material desired.

- Strong knowledge of the Maximo Purchasing System

- Working knowledge of Word, Excel and databases.

- Working knowledge of Foundry System preferred

- Strong analytical skills, communication skills and negotiating skills

- Ability to interact with business unit personnel and suppliers

- Ability to handle multiple transactions while under time constraints

- Strict adherence to Procurement Procedures and documentation requirements

- General knowledge of business practices associated with procurement, such as budgeting, traffic/logistics, contracts, engineering, risk management, accounting and legal

Key Job Responsibilities

- Work closely with category manager, contract agents and business partners to best accommodate their supply chain requirements

- Develop and evaluate proposals for materials and services to determine best purchase alternative

- Issue orders for purchase of goods and services

- Resolve conflicts or discrepancies involving pricing, invoicing, specifications, and contracts

- Develop and maintain supplier relationships

Georgia Power

is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 14485

Job Category: Supply Chain

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power