Sr Procurement Specialist - Supply Chain, Strategic Procurement Ops

Overview

The Senior Procurement Specialist serves as the key interface between vendors and all internal customers within Con Edison and Orange & Rockland. In this role within Con Edison Procurement Operations, you will enable corporate-wide cost savings and lead the support for internal operations for gas, steam, electric, transmission, and generating facilities.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

- Be a Subject Matter Expert in Procurement for all categories of spend being managed. Understand all aspects of Scopes of Work being supported and serve as the primary line of Supply Chain support for both internal customers and suppliers.

- Lead the end-to-end procurement and sourcing process for various materials, equipment, and services. This includes contracting long-term agreements as well as one-off purchase orders as needed. Perform cost and price analysis, implement strategic sourcing activities, and achieve corporate savings and efficiencies.

- Conduct complex procurements by utilizing procurement sourcing processes and operating policies and procedures. This includes developing bid events, evaluating supplier bids, conducting commercial negotiations, supporting legal negotiations, and managing supplier relationships. Drive total cost of ownership improvements to reduce costs and achieve the best overall value for the company.

- Lead strategic management of assigned categories by applying advanced Category Management practices to improve performance, reduce total cost of ownership, and deliver cost savings. Drive data-informed decisions for rebidding and sourcing. Proactively monitor market and supply chain trends to refine category strategies. Partner with internal stakeholders to align planning and forecasting with business goals.

- Resolve complex or repetitive commercial issues and perform other related tasks as required by Senior Management. Communicate shifting strategies with customers and manage customer expectations effectively. Liaise with internal customers to ensure minimal disruption to customer service due to the procurement process.

- Lead Supplier Relationship Management processes with all key suppliers and user groups, developing and strengthening relationships as needed.

- Lead and establish strategy development and deploymentby creating and implementing procurement strategies and initiatives that align with corporate goals and objectives.

- Be available to perform off-hour emergency buyer functions, some of which may require working extended or non-traditional hours, including weekends and holidays. Must be willing and able to travel within the company service territory and supplier locations, some of which may require overnight travel.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3 years related work experience, or

- Associate's Degree and a minimum of 4 years related work experience.

Relevant Work Experience

- Extensive experience in Supply Chain, Contract Management, Sourcing, Spend Analysis, Market Intelligence, Negotiations, and Analytics, required.

- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of driving results through collaboration, delivering cost savings and operational efficiencies, required.

- Sound judgment in applying defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions, required.

- Effective team player with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external project stakeholders, required.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required.

- Self-starter with strong integrity, initiative, resourcefulness, and creativity with a proven ability to contribute to team success and consistently deliver results, required.

- Knowledgeable in change management strategies and capable of successful implementation, required.

- Minimum 3-5 years related experience in negotiations, driving cost savings/efficiencies and other supply chain related functions, preferred.

- Experience conducting meetings with suppliers, preferred.

- Oracle knowledge is highly preferred.

Skills and Abilities

- Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines

- Demonstrated customer service skills

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

Licenses and Certifications

- Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds

- Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday

- Possess manual dexterity and the ability to use hands for the duration of the workday

- Stand to use/operate office equipment for the duration of the workday

- Ability to read small print and symbols

Additional Physical Demands

- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.