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Gas Strategic Sourcing Specialist

3 months ago

Houston, United States CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

The Sourcing Specialist leads the execution of transactional procurement tasks such as category management support, RFPs, conducting strategic sourcing initiatives. In addition, this role is responsible to troubleshoot order and contract issues as assigned. The position negotiates basic work scopes and pricing with vendors and develops contracts using established protocols as defined by the company. Works collaboratively and proactively to identify process improvement opportunities.  Serves as subject matter resource and formally or informally mentors other Procurement Specialists.

Essential Functions

  • Perform  transactions and other duties as required by Procurement. 
  • Procure standard materials and services from suppliers at the lowest cost, with consideration to quality, reliability, and need 
  • Complete bid evaluations, cost analysis, price justification, and risk assessment for suppliers. 
  • Create and manage purchase orders and execute RFPs for materials and services 
  • Negotiate, award, and implement contracts and purchase orders 
  • Manage new vendor processes  
  • Work with business unit to formulate and define the scope and objective of purchases. 
  • Proactively communicate with internal departments and procurement on delays that affect operations   
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve supplier issues  
  • Ensure proper documentation is provided by suppliers and that all procurement activities adhere to established policies and procedures 
  • Develop strong working knowledge of all procurement systems and processes  
  • Provide expertise to ensure that Service Level Agreements meet the needs of the end-user client area. 

Education Description

  • Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science or other related discipline
    • Will consider relevant job-related CenterPoint Energy experience for non-degree candidates

Experience

  •  2+ years of relevant work experience required in procurement with responsibilities for large, complex negotiations with vendors and a proven record of achieving bottom-line savings for year-over-year sustainable cost reduction.
  • Experience with driving value through understanding market dynamics along with a working knowledge of procure to pay principles.
  • Construction experience is a plus.

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