Procurement Contract Analyst 1, 2, Senior - Temporary

Requisition ID: 17659

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

 

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

 

• Paid sick time in accordance with the Arizona state minimum wage law and overtime pay for any hours actually worked over 40 in their FLSA defined week
• Access to a recreation and fitness facility
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

Responsible for initiating coordinating, and leveraging corporate strategies for purchases of major equipment/materials/services and for high level contract development associated with critical materials and high level services and to lead these efforts across business units; includes use of market trend analysis, sourcing initiatives, business partner alignment, risk management, project management, contract management, supplier relationship management, contract and commercial terms and conditions documentation review. Develop and execute sourcing strategies and category management activities for multiple complex and/or critical categories, including implementation plan for achieving business objectives and benefit targets.  Establish and lead cross-functional teams to implement category strategies for sourcing materials and services.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the development and execution of strategic sourcing strategies and category management activities for assigned portfolios and categories of goods and services.
• Lead internal and cross-functional teams to implement portfolio strategies in support of department initiatives and capital and O&M projects.
• Manage, create and evaluate RFI’s, RFP’s, Statements of Work, Vendor Proposals, materials demand forecasts and scope documents to minimize risk and maximize economic value on SRP’s commercial transactions associated with materials and services.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and supplier’s agents.  Develop negotiation strategies and plans.  Respond to exceptions to SRP’s standard Commercial Terms & Conditions.  Collaborate with Risk Management and Legal Services to develop, recommend, and approve non-standard contractual language.
• Perform market analysis using industry and market intelligence, financial reports, market indices, global monetary exchange rates, and published economic documents to forecast and assess pricing, supply and business risk.
• Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management by developing and maintaining effective communication with key suppliers in order to provide equitable value to both entities. This includes monitoring supplier performance and implementing corrective action as necessary.
• Develop and enhance supply chain business processes, tools and techniques.
• Resolve and oversee supplier disputes including negotiating settlements, warranties and claims.
• Determine replenishment quantities for inventory materials utilizing historical usage, anticipated demand, supplier/manufacturer lead times, carry and ordering costs and other business considerations.   Meet with key suppliers to develop and analyze material fo