Summary :
The Senior Procurement Buyer manages a wide range of procurement responsibilities including: managing complex procurement transactions related to acquisition of equipment, materials, goods, supplies, and services; developing and administering contracts and amendments that may be complex in nature; leading sourcing initiatives; management of supplier and internal stakeholder relationships; training internal clients on procurement processes and services; and control of documentation and transactions to meet Company, Audit, and SOX standards. As a senior role within Procurement, this individual is responsible for driving process improvements, and the training and development of Buyers more junior in tenure.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Performs all essential functions and aspects of the job including any other specific job requirements
Manage procurement transactions related to the acquisition of equipment, materials, goods, supplies, and services, which may be highly complex in nature
Manage end-to-end supplier sourcing process for the acquisition of products and services for Tier 2 suppliers and Tier 3 suppliers. These responsibilities include development of RFP, pre-bid conferences, response evaluation and scoring, reverse auctions, and supplier negotiations
Participate on Strategic Sourcing initiatives (sourcing of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers) and cross-functional teams as the senior Procurement lead on the initiative
Lead contract development and execution process for agreements, which may be complex in nature, including: terms and conditions, performance measures, insurance requirements, and managing appropriate internal stakeholder reviews for contract execution, such as business owners, Legal, Internal Audit, and SOX
Track upcoming contract expirations, communicate status to Buyers and contract owners, and take required actions prior to contracts expiring
Monitor actual spend versus contract funding limit, communicate status to Buyers and contract owners, and take required actions prior to actual costs exceeding funding level
Manage moderately-complex contract compliance (pricing, insurance coverage, performance management, etc..), for Tier 1, Tier 2, and/or Tier 3 suppliers, including management of change control activities
Review and respond to open supplier inquiries forwarded by Associate Buyer and ensure responses provided within service level
Manage supplier relationships for Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers
Manage electronic filing of purchase order contract file documentation accordingly to documentation standards, including scanning of file documentation
Review/audit contract files to ensure documentation is accurate and complete
Lead process reviews and reengineer Procurement processes to deliver high quality, efficient, and cost effective solutions
Review procurement system buyer activities on a weekly basis, take required actions to meet performance measures, and report on performance in monthly Procurement meetings
Support and promote Oncor's supplier diversity program
Initiate, develop, and mentor diverse suppliers
Incorporate safety into daily work ethic and day-to-day processes
Provide training and mentorship to junior Procurement team members
Develop and maintain product, industry, and market knowledge
Education, Experience, & Skills
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related fields of study or 10 years of related work experience is required; Master's degree is preferred
Experience
Minimum of 6 years of direct experience; utility industry experience highly desired
Certification or Professional Credentials in Procurement or Supply chain highly desired
Strong business knowledge and understanding of sourcing, procurement , and supplier relationship management processes
Experience in designing and reengineering Procurement processes
General experience in training people
Skill
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experienced in managing the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for initiatives of intermediate to advanced level of complexity
Solid skills in supplier performance management
Basic project management skills highly desired
Intermediate to advanced application skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to build agreement and positively influence team outcomes
Ability to work with and manage confidential information
Ability to negotiate and persuade others
Demonstrates Oncor's core values including: ethical conduct, intensity, respect, excellence, and innovation
Measures of Success
Provides Cost Containment for Products and Services
Leverages Business Intelligence to support Oncor's resource requirements
Implements appropriate risk management strategies
Supports Oncor in Logistics role during major storm events
Continued focus on simplifying processes and leveraging system resources, tools, and technologies.
Provides evidence of continued focus on Professional and Personal Development
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better.
Oncor Electric Delivery
1616 Woodall Rogers Freeway
Dallas
Texas United States
www.oncor.com
