Buyer (Mid or Senior) - Salt Lake City, Utah # 113894

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion, and  belonging.

General Purpose

Purchase equipment, materials, and services through the review of approved material requirements and specifications. Create competitive bids packages, evaluate proposals, and negotiate with suppliers. Develop and maintain network of suppliers to ensure timely purchase and delivery of materials and services

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for the Buyer position include the following:

• Work with teams to develop business and commercial requirements, specifications, supply chain objectives, sourcing criteria, and market intelligence.
• Conduct competitive bids which result in the purchase of materials or services from the best evaluated supplier derived from the bid evaluation. Negotiate minor commercial terms and conditions for capital projects, services, purchases, and related contracts under general supervision.
• Purchase low to medium value and risk materials and services. Transactions are mostly releases against previously negotiated Master Outline Agreement with increasing level of responsibility, e-sourcing quick bids and formal quotations.
• Ensure all procurements are issued in accordance with company policy and guidelines.
• Develop, prepare, distribute, issue, and maintain supplier lists, sourcing strategies, terms and conditions, bilateral agreements, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), proposal evaluations, and purchase recommendations for materials and services, including IT.
• Assist with establishment of identified domestic and international sourcing and procurement practices
• Meet key performance metrics such as time to market, time to order, and cost savings.
• Develop process-driven practices and improvements ensuring evaluation of entire process from acquisition to disposal.
• Assist with establishment of identified domestic and international sourcing and procurement practices.

Additional responsibilities for the Senior Buyer position include the following:

• Prepare sourcing plans, conduct competitive bids, evaluate bids, and facilitate contract negotiations.
• Purchase goods and services of medium to high value and risk. Issue SAP releases using previously negotiated terms and conditions.
• Establish new Master Outline Agreements with moderately complex Statements of Work.
• Ability to develop alternatives and present recommendations to management to influence management decisions.
• Mentor associate and mid-level buyers.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Associates degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Institute of Supply Management (ISM) certification considered towards education requirement.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in supply chain management, or two years if with company.
• Ability to lead group problem solving sessions with internal customers and suppliers, prioritize work assignments, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Assessment skills including the ability to review and evaluate proposals.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers including the ability to develop strategies and tactics, and influence decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with all levels of an organization; ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to lead problem resolution sessions with internal customers and suppliers.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including Microsoft Word and Excel, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and electronic sourcing software in a buyer role. Other, databases, spreadsheets, and presentation applications.
• Ability to maintain complex records and files in SAP, and hard copy.
• Basic knowledge of contract law and the Uniform Commercial Code.

Additional requirements for the Senior Buyer position include the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Institute of Supply Management (ISM) certification considered towards education requirement.
• A minimum of five years of supply chain experience, or four years supply chain if with Company.
• Extensive knowledge of contract law and the Uniform Commercial Code.
• Highly effective in communicating concepts, data, and recommendations to management.

Preferences

Preferences:

• Proficient in SAP or other ERP platform
• Knowledge and experience in the electric utility industry.
• Knowledge of company and organizational policies, procedures, and practices as well as equipment, materials and services purchased, and local, state, federal laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of procurement practices and equipment, materials and service purchases, and reliable sources of supply.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Additional Preferences for the Senior Buyer position include the following:

• Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management
• Knowledge of eRFx systems
• High level of proficiency with SAP procurement modules.
• Knowledge of utility or industrial procurement practices and equipment, materials and service purchases, and reliable sources of supply.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

Req Id: 113894

Company Code: PACIFICORP

Primary Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Department: PacifiCorp Corporate

Schedule: Full-Time

Personnel Subarea: Exempt

Hiring Range: 62,300 - 93,000

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.