New York Power Authority

Senior Site Buyer

Holtsville, NY

full_time

$84,380-$126,160

About This Job

Summary

Strategic Supply Management (SSM) supports NYPA’S and NYS Canals Corporation VISION2030 and beyond with safe, risk averse, cost effective and timely Contracts. Upholds NYPA Values, Ethics, and Guidelines and enables NYPA to achieve its goals by being a strategic partner to our business stakeholders. Develops deep market knowledge aligning with NYPA’s major spend categories and leads in capability and technology to sustainably develop local economics and utilize diverse suppliers.

Oversees activities related to site procurement of materials, services, and construction. Manages material control, inventory control, shipping/receiving and stores functions. Provides supervision of union personnel performing inventory and procurement job functions. Implements procurement and warehousing control policies, procedures, and control systems. Responsible for NYPA property disposal functions. Manages and or performs work associated with coordinating, negotiating, and administering procurement proposals, bids, and contracts with suppliers/vendors. Coordinates the preparation of contract and bid documents, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained throughout the process. Liaises with site technical, finance or corporate legal teams on procurement / commercial matters requiring review. Has responsibilities across multiple disciplines within the Procurement job family.

Responsibilities

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Assist the Site Manager in the decision-making role for departmental operations.

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Senior management representative on site and assume the role of the Site Manager as required to deal with emergent situations.

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Create value, adopt best practices, manage initiatives, to continually improve transactional procurement processes.

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Maintain accuracy and compliance in use of systems, monitor and promote analysis-based decision making, compliance and reduce discrepancies in reporting/operating procedures.

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Maximize quality, cost, and delivery of buying channels through collaborations across organizations.

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Collaborate and foster deep connections with business partners, other site managers and stakeholders to ensure SSM is a valued partner in pertinent business decisions.

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Coordinate and facilitate the procurement and warehousing functions including procurement of daily materials and supplies for efficient plant operations, on-time delivery, receipt of materials and disposition of surplus/excess material

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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Direct knowledge and skills in overseeing strategic program/project management of large and/or complex work efforts.

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Work independently, deliver action-oriented results, possess good organizational skills to ensure compliance, and analytical skills to understand market dynamics

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Deep knowledge in concepts pertaining to Supply Chain Management, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), cost management, process improvement

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Have good understanding of the purchase to pay process and the importance of buying channel optimization

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Strong knowledge of the Power Utility services and equipment categories and/or supply market

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Functional skills using SAP and other related systems and solutions

Education, Experience and Certifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain & Operations Management, or related field

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3 years professional experience in Procurement, Finance, Accounting, and or Supply Chain Management.

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3 years experience in the Utilities industry – preferred

Physical Requirements

Up to 5% travel; may travel to corporate from time to time.

Office location: Site Locations.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is $84,380-$126,160.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email  accessibility@nypa.gov .