Manager, Sourcing & Procurement

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Sourcing & Procurement to lead Category Leads and Procurement Specialists remotely. The role focuses on directing contract activities, negotiations, and compliance across the procurement function.

The position requires strong leadership, advanced negotiation skills, and extensive experience with SAP ERP and P2P processes. The incumbent will mentor staff and drive strategic sourcing initiatives from a remote location.

Qualifications

• BA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the development and negotiation of complex contracts or procurement management experience.
• Supply chain/procurement knowledge with familiarity of SAP ERP and P2P processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Category Leads and Procurement Specialists to support strategic goals.
• Negotiates large, complex agreements and reviews actions within signature authority.
• Oversees contracting processes, contract close-outs and related requests.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures in collaboration with Legal, Finance and Export Control.
• Develops and implements new procurement processes and KPI-driven metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

SAP ERP

Procure-to-Pay

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Education

BA degree or equivalent

Supply Chain Management degree preferred

Master’s Degree and CP/P designation a plus

Tools

Procure-to-Pay systems

SAP ERP

Job description

## Manager, Sourcing & ProcurementApply: Remote/Home Based: Part time: Posted Today: REQ-4146# **Job Title:**Manager, Sourcing & Procurement# **Location:**Remote/Home Based# **Job Summary and Description:****Key Responsibilities:*** Supervises the Category Leads and Procurement Specialists, providing direction and guidance that supports the strategic direction of the organization* Directs the activities of staff including balancing the workloads based on unique skill sets to ensure timely preparation of agreements* Mentors the Category Leads and Procurement Specialists to encourage professional growth and development* Negotiates large, complex, and/or unique agreements and reviews and signs new and amendment actions within delegated signature authority* Oversees contracting processes and subsequent actions, contract close-outs, and other contract related requests* Provides redline recommendations to standard and nonstandard contracts* Monitors and analyzes EPRI's contractual and business requirements used to direct the organization’s business strategies, objectives, and agreement terms. Proposes modifications to guidelines, policies and procedures, and terms on an as needed basis* Oversees purchase requisitions review process to ensure completeness and makes assignments or reassignments as appropriate* Responsible for the daily workings of the PTP SAP process, including training, communication, job aids, and the CR process as necessary* Reviews POs to ensure that the most favorable terms have been negotiated and all volume discounts realized* Acquires and maintains a working knowledge of sourcing trends, market forces, costs trends and vendor resources* Problem solves, develops solutions, and assists technical and Operations teams in achieving financial and performance goals and objectives for the Institute* Directs the contract administration, maintenance of contract records, and documentation to support compliance with internal and external policies and procedures* Monitors contracting staff compliance with established company procedures* Works with Legal, Finance, and Export Control to ensure adherence to policies and procedures in efforts to mitigate Institute risks* On an as needed basis, handles department issues and change management* Prepares and conducts performance reviews, provides general and technical guidance to subordinates, recommend salary, hiring, and termination changes* Represents Sourcing Department in special, ad-hoc working groups, which include projects for the development and implementation of new procedures and processes (including those related to SAP)* Working with the Category Leads and Procurement Specialists, develop and implement new operational processes to add value for stakeholders and the Sourcing Team* Working with the Director and senior management, develops, implements, manages, and monitors the strategy for the Strategic Sourcing Team* Develops and maintains the policies and procedures for the procurement process* Works with all levels of EPRI management on procurement issues* Works to develop positive relationships with current EPRI vendors and to identify new vendors for EPRI to work with* Develops communication strategies to disseminate information about changes to the procurement process* Develops key success factors for the Procurement organization and provides EPRI management with metrics to show success* Working with the Director, the Sourcing Manager develops guidelines and processes for the use of RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs. Manages the RFX process for Procurement* Identifies and defines vendor issues and internal process problems, makes recommendations to Director and implements agreed upon solutions* Where appropriate, utilizes supplier scorecards to manage and evaluate supplier performance**Education and Experience:*** BA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required* Supply Chain Management degree preferred; legal or paralegal degree helpful* Master’s Degree and Certified Purchasing Professional Designation a plus* Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the development and negotiation of complex contracts or procurement management experience. Knowledge of procure-to-pay Information systems helpful* Excellent negotiation skills* History of working independently and cooperatively with staff on-site as well as in remote geographical locations**Skills and Attributes:*** Demonstrated leadership skills* Strong written and oral communication skills including demonstrated ability to deliver presentations to large audiences with high level managers* Ability to understand new concepts and be able to put them in practice* Self-motivated and achievement oriented* Able to work under pressure and meet customer deadlines* Able to think creatively* Foster a team environment* Knowledgeable of general, federal, and commercial procurement regulations. Skills in developing/negotiating special/complex contracting arrangements are required.* Ability to take on responsibility, negotiate through issues and adjust priorities quickly* Flexible, self-motivated and able to work closely with technical, operations and external customers* Positive, professional demeanor displayed through written and oral communication skills* Takes initiative to proactively resolve issues and enhance value to EPRI* Responsive and service-oriented attitude* Strong administrative and analytical skills, well organized and detail-oriented* Familiarity with and/or willingness to learn technical concepts* In-depth knowledge of SAP ERP and the Procure to Pay processThe salary range for this position is $0 USD to $0 USD annually.This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DisabledTogether . . . Shaping the Future of Energy.www.epri.com