Company:
PacifiCorp

Address:
825 NE Multnomah
Portland, OR 97232 USA

Buyer - (Ld/Sr) - Pt. of Rocks

Job ID: 100589


Description:

• Purchases equipment, materials and services through the review of approved material requirements and specifications, evaluation of proposals, and negotiations with vendors/service providers.
• Develops and maintains network of suppliers to ensure timely purchases and deliveries.


Responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Develop and manage relationships with vendors critical to PacifiCorp.
• Negotiate maintenance and support contracts, including overhaul and major project contracts.
• Review business requirements and scopes of work for completeness.
• Accountable for developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies for major projects.
• Facilitate pre-bid meetings and lead proposal analysis using life cycle costing, total cost of ownership and other complex financial analysis methods.
• Implement and apply identified domestic sourcing and procurement policies and practices.
• Develop and manage PacifiCorp overhaul and major projects.
• Develop process-driven practices and improvements ensuring evaluation of the entire process from acquisition to disposal.
• Manage, develop, prepare, review, modify, distribute, issue and maintain approved vendor lists, sourcing strategies, terms and conditions, bilateral agreements, requests for proposal, proposal evaluation criteria, supplier proposals, and purchase orders.
• Mentor career and associate buyers.


Qualifications:

Requirements for this position include the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of five years of supply chain experience.
• Extensive knowledge of contract law and the Uniform Commercial Code.
• High effectiveness in communicating concepts, data, and recommendations to management.
• Ability to lead problem resolution sessions with internal customers and suppliers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of "e" enabled supply chain systems.
• Assessment skills including the ability to review and evaluate proposals.
• Ability to negotiate with vendors/service providers 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.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and presentation applications.
• Ability to maintain complex records and files in SAP, and hard copy.
• Knowledge of Company and organizational policies, procedures, and practices as well as equipment, materials and services purchased, and local, state, federal laws and regulations.


Preferences:

• High level of proficiency with SAP procurement modules.
• Knowledge and experience in the electric utility industry.