Con Edison, Inc. New York , NY 10007
Posted 1 week ago
Mission Statement
Core Responsibilities
The Senior Procurement Specialist is the key interface between vendors and all internal customers within Con Edison and Orange & Rockland
Enable corporate-wide cost savings and serve as the primary line of support for internal Operations for gas, steam, and electric and transmission and generating facilities
Responsible for complex procurements and key supplier negotiations for material, services, transportation, construction and maintenance of underground and overhead electric, gas and steam distribution and transmission substations and facilities, electric and steam generating facilities, and associated corporate and environmental services that ensures high availability and quality at the lowest possible total cost to the company
Achieving corporate cost-savings targets, strategic business objectives and supplier diversity and sustainability goals
Works closely with business users, engineers, and EH&S to satisfy the pending requests
Conducts complex procurements by utilizing the Procurement Operations sourcing processes and operating policies & procedures; including developing RFQs, Supplier Bid Evaluations, Negotiations, and Supplier Relationship Management
Supports category management activities through providing supplier data, spend information, and any other relevant information to assist with the optimization and strategic sourcing of managed spend category
Drive Total Cost of Ownership improvements to reduce costs
Liaise with internal customers of respective purchasing categories to ensure minimal disruption to customer service due to Procurement process
Manage customer expectations effectively and communicate with customer groups regarding procurement policies as these relate to customer notice provision, requests, etc.
Identify Procurement process and technology improvement initiatives and work with Projects & Analytics function to develop initiative proposals and documentation for review
Conduct need / requisition planning with internal customers
Manage service delivery by: supporting transactional processes (e.g. invoice questions, etc.), auditing processes, training users, etc.
Conduct procurements in accordance with existing contracts, and conduct ''spot buys'' as necessary
Performs other relevant operational procurement assignments as discussed with management
Required Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree and 4 years procurement or work related experience. Sr. Procurement Specialist, 2L or
Master's Degree and 2 years work related experience. Sr. Procurement Specialist, 2L
Relevant Work Experience
Proficient in the use of MS Office Products Required
Contract Management, Contract Creation, Sourcing Strategy, Spend Analysis, Market Intelligence, Negotiation, Supplier Analysis Required
Contract / Procurement Law Required
RFx Development and Execution Required
Supplier Analysis, Screening, and Selection Required
Understanding of spend analytics, market intelligence, financial analysis and regulation Required
Understanding of Supplier Relationship Management Required
Knowledge of Oracle Preferred
Understanding of Con Edison operational knowledge Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Physical Demands
Must push, pull, lift up to 25 pounds
Must sit or stand to answer a phone for entire shift
Must sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for entire shift
Must be able to read small print and symbols.
Other Physical Demands
Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
Candidate must have a valid driver's license and be willing and able to travel within Company service territory and supplier locations, some of which may require overnight travel.
Candidate must be available to perform off-hour emergency buyer functions, some of which may require working extended or non-traditional hours, including weekends and holidays.
Technical Difficulty Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Con Edison, Inc.