Procurement Specialist I | Four Corners Power Plant

Procurement Specialist I | Four Corners Power PlantLocation: Fruitland, NM, US, 87416 Company: APS Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona. The Four Corners Fossil-Fuel Generating plant is located 18 miles west of Farmington, a community of about 40,000, in the northwest region of New Mexico. Because the Four Corners Fossil-Fuel Generating plant is on the Navajo Reservation, Navajo preference will apply in the job selection.Summary Procurement Specialist I | Four Corners Power Plant in Fruitland, New Mexico- manages and executes operational procurement activities in support of the buying requirements of category or Business Unit. You are responsible for:Adhering to strategic supply chain category strategies, targets and schedules in order to achieve goals and objectives for cost management, inventory management, supplier management including supplier diversity and process improvement.Managing Business Unit partnerships to deliver excellent customer service.Executing Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process in an efficient and cost effective manner while supporting continuous process improvement and customer satisfaction.This position requires the successful candidate to reside in either Arizona or New Mexico.New Mexicobased employees will report directly to the Four Corners Power Plant.Arizonabased employees will report to our Corporate Office and are expected to travel regularly to the Four Corners Power Plant to support onsite needs.Minimum Requirements Procurement Specialist I | Four Corners Power Plant:Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or other job-related discipline from an accredited college or universityPLUS two (2) years experience in materials or services positions.In lieu of bachelor's degree, six (6) years of significant, closely related materials/services/supply chain experience required.Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:Exposure to strategic supply chain management.Experience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.Strong analytical, verbal and written communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.Major Accountabilities:Serves as primary contact with Business Unit partners and suppliers/contractors/subcontractors to ensure a continuous flow of quality materials/services/labor to meet or exceed service levels at the lowest total cost.Owns tracking of inbound/outbound shipments to ensure they are complete, correct and on-time. Develops strategies for inventory optimization.Executes P2P process for goods and services in an efficient and cost-effective manner to maximize value.Executes RFx (request for information, request for proposal, request for quote, request for bid) process utilizing technology and other resources to source innovative suppliers to ensure appropriate, proactive response.Develops and manages contracts and agreements incorporating appropriate performance and results expectations and resolves contract issues.Manages multiple internal and external stakeholders to influence key aspects of projects, budgets and orders including accelerating their overall progression.Develops, plans and leads negotiations with suppliers that include pricing along with contract terms and conditions on low complex orders.Measures, analyzes and manages the performance of suppliers/contractors to reduce costs, mitigate risk and drive continuous improvement to meet APS business requirements.Understands supplier markets and utilizes supply chain forums to proactively address Business Unit challenges.Participates with category managers and senior procurement staff to develop and implement strategies for categories to achieve targeted supply chain results for cost management, supplier management including supplier diversity and process improvements.Export Compliance / EEO Statement This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace. Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person). In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location. Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees). Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up. Role types are subject to change based on business need.