Director of Procurement Strategy and Operations

Do you want to join a team that values Service, Collaboration and Excellence?

Do you want to work with an organization that is committed to serving its customers and community by providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy to Long Island and the Rockaways?

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Who We Are

We are a team of motivated, engaged, and exceptionally talented self-starters, willing to roll up our sleeves and do what is necessary to get the job done. If you are interested in joining this dynamic team and have a passion to learn, develop, and want your experience to make an immediate impact, please apply.

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What We Offer

We offer an environment of continuous development and growth. LIPA offers a thriving company culture, exceptional colleagues, and great benefits. Our benefit package includes:

• Hybrid work and flexible hours
• Excellent Medical insurance
• No Cost Dental and Vision insurance to employee
• Paid holidays and generous leave time
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational assistance opportunities
• Multiple retirement plan options with company contribution
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Life Insurance
• 529 College Savings Program
• $300 Wellness Reimbursement

What We Need

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or a related field
• 10 years of related experience with seven years of management experience, with at least three years of supervisory experience
• Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with expertise in purchasing, supplier collaboration, development, and compliance
• Strong attention to detail focused on providing the highest quality work product
• Experience with sourcing and procurement and building a vendor program committed to the highest ethical standards

What You’ll Do At LIPA

The Director of Procurement Strategy and Operations (Director) manages LIPA’s procurement department, and oversees PSEG Long Island’s procurement department, to ensure the effective purchase of the highest quality goods and services at a reasonable cost, in a timely and efficient manner, while meeting the policy goals and reporting requirements of New York State public authorities. The Director is responsible for developing a strategic approach to LIPA’s procurement of goods and services, ensuring robust competition from varied, high-quality vendors. In this leadership role, the successful candidate will develop and implement industry best practices for LIPA’s procurement of goods and services and similarly oversee PSEG Long Island policies, practices, procurements, warehousing, and supply chain functions.

Other Essential Job Functions include:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to effectively engage with all levels of the organization.
• Strong understanding of finances.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills with the ability to manage and direct the procurement function, overseeing supplier relationships, logistics, and cost reduction.
• Effective analytical and negotiating skills
• Ability to drive supplier performance, especially regarding how well a supplier meets contractual obligations and performance expectations.
• An understanding of the commodities and pricing determinants for goods and services within the utility and energy market
• Ability to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous innovation.
• Strong interviewing, relationship building, and other interpersonal skills to support, among other things, mutual assistance during periods of extreme weather or other system emergencies
• Outstanding communication, team building, and leadership skills

LIPA is an equal opportunity employer.