Description
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We're about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas' Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!
We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.
We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:
- Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
- Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.
- Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP.
We are seeking a Vendor Sourcing Specialist or Vendor Manager to join our team. As a key contributor, you will:
Learn all aspects of the company through working with multiple departments at various levels within the organization, and learn a variety of business skills and industry solutions by working with external vendors. Your role will involve collecting, organizing, and interpreting data to identify trends, patterns, and gaps in order to make informed decisions and recommendations. You will be responsible for effectively handling multiple projects with changing priorities, analyzing data to achieve favorable outcomes, and collaborating with vendors to reach a desirable solution while maintaining a positive working relationship.
You will be involved in vendor communications, work prioritization, and work coordination for a specific set of SPP vendors. Moreover, you will provide valuable support to SPP Functional Managers and business owners in the creation, modification, and approval of contracts. This includes ensuring clear and measurable requirements and deliverables, as well as tracking vendor support contracts and work orders.
If you are business-minded, possess strong problem-solving, detail-oriented, analytical, communication, and organizational skills, and have experience in vendor management or related roles, we invite you to apply and join our team.
To be successful as the Vendor Sourcing Specialist or Vendor Manager, we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology-related field or equivalent experience
- Vendor Manager: Three (3) years of applicable experience in Information Technology vendor management related roles
- Vendor Sourcing Specialist: A minimum of 12-months in a business-related field or equivalent experience is required; however, prior vendor sourcing experience is preferred
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization, including executive, business owners/knowledge experts, and IT technical experts
- Successful experience solving problems that involve multiple organizations and people
- Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two to three years specific vendor management experience is preferred
Southwest Power Pool Inc.
415 N McKinley
Little Rock
Arkansas United States
www.spp.org
