POSITION CONCEPT:
The Mgr Contract & Purchasing manages the procurement function for the acquisition of ordinary goods, services, and major engineered equipment, as required by company policy, in accordance with sound business practices to achieve the best value for the business while adhering to the highest standards of ethics and integrity. Responsible for team leadership, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract development/negotiation, vendor due diligence, compliance, risk and cost management, KPI setting and attainment, and development of appropriate P2P policies and procedures. Responsible for approximately one-third of the organization's PO spend, coordinating activities with others within contract and purchasing to ensure the procurement needs of the entire organization are achieved.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Develop, implement, and manage formalized business objectives and procedures to ensure the effective operations of the procurement function for the organization.
-Develop and implement procurement and risk management business objective appropriate to acquire various goods and services required by the organization. Advise leadership and operational departments on sourcing and contracting methodologies appropriate for specific third-party engagements. Establish due diligence and compliance processes and procedures (including NERC CIP-013 compliance) for new or recurring service and material vendors in alignment with third party risk management expectations.
-Develop and maintain formal processes and procedures for the formation and administration procurement contracts, non-disclosure agreements, systems access agreements, etc. for acquisition of engineering and construction services, engineered equipment, routine materials purchase contracts and contracts for consulting and information technology related services (software, services, licensing, hosting, hardware).
-Drive digital transformation initiatives to modernize procurement processes, enhance data analytic capabilities, and improve overall operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Procurement organization from a systems perspective (ERP, CLM and other P2P tools and systems).
-Interface with and function as subject matter expert with legal, risk management, finance, audit, enterprise security, compliance, safety, environmental and other internal and external stakeholder groups to ensure areas of contractual risk transfer are addressed in all procurement engagements.
-Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and seminars, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional organizations. Stays current on business and market trends to ensure compliance and protect Tampa Electric's interests.
TECO Energy
702 N Franklin St
Tampa
Florida États-Unis
www.tecoenergy.com
