Procurement Sourcing Specialist

Jobtailor; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Talen Energy is seeking a procurement professional in Columbus, Ohio to manage corporate requirements, execute capital project procurement, and negotiate contracts for materials, equipment, and services. The role covers end-to-end procurement from specification to contract issuance, supplier development, and ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

Candidate should have 1–3 years of buying experience, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of materials and/or services buying experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret internal or external business issues and recommend solutions or best practices.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to work independently, with guidance only in the most complex situations.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Manage acquisition of corporate requirements and issue contractual commitments on behalf of Talen Energy.
• Execute procurement activities for capital projects.
• Negotiate contracts for materials, equipment, and services from project development through construction.
• Procure standard, off-the-shelf, and made-to-order plant parts at the best evaluated total cost of ownership.
• Assure quality and schedule compliance with end-user requirements.
• Manage inventory, including stocking levels, purchasing quantities, and warehousing locations.
• Administer contracts and purchase orders.
• Conduct negotiations and market, price, and financial analysis.
• Develop supplier and customer relationships and drive continuous improvement and productivity.
• Work with Legal to incorporate commercial protections and achieve optimal business results.
• Perform supply chain and logistics functions, including material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution.
• Analyze and develop company positions on claims and disputes and consult senior management on resolutions.
• Manage procurement from specification and definition of need through purchase order or contract issuance.
• Evaluate supply sources and develop pricing, warranty, and product/service performance requirements.
• Use strategic sourcing methods including RFPs, RFQs, alliances, auctions, blanket orders, contracts, master service agreements, and purchase orders.
• Identify new suppliers, products, and technologies.
• Maintain ethical professional relationships with suppliers and partners.
• Interact with all levels of plant personnel, including plant managers and direct staff.
• Observe plant and site safety rules and protocols.

Skills

Procurement

Contract Negotiation

Supply Chain Management

Vendor Selection

RFPs

RFQs

Cost Analysis

Production Planning

Inventory Control

Market Analysis

Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree, related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

• Manage acquisition of corporate requirements and issue contractual commitments on behalf of Talen Energy
• Execute procurement activities for capital projects
• Negotiate contracts for materials, equipment, and services from project development through construction
• Procure standard, off-the-shelf, and made-to-order plant parts at the best evaluated total cost of ownership
• Assure quality and schedule compliance with end-user requirements
• Manage inventory, including stocking levels, purchasing quantities, and warehousing locations
• Administer contracts and purchase orders
• Conduct negotiations and market, price, and financial analysis
• Develop supplier and customer relationships and drive continuous improvement and productivity
• Work with Legal to incorporate commercial protections and achieve optimal business results
• Perform supply chain and logistics functions, including material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution
• Analyze and develop company positions on claims and disputes and consult senior management on resolutions
• Manage procurement from specification and definition of need through purchase order or contract issuance
• Evaluate supply sources and develop pricing, warranty, and product/service performance requirements
• Use strategic sourcing methods including RFPs, RFQs, alliances, auctions, blanket orders, contracts, master service agreements, and purchase orders
• Identify new suppliers, products, and technologies
• Maintain ethical professional relationships with suppliers and partners
• Interact with all levels of plant personnel, including plant managers and direct staff
• Observe plant and site safety rules and protocols

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of materials and/or services buying experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to interpret internal or external business issues and recommend solutions or best practices
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Ability to work independently, with guidance only in the most complex situations
• Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission, and Values
• Off-hour, after-hour, and weekend availability as necessary
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must observe plant and site safety rules and protocols
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Experience in electric utility buying preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and databases preferred
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills preferred
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills preferred
• Demonstrated problem-assessment and problem-solving skills preferred
• Strong customer service focus and ability to build credibility with internal clients and external suppliers preferred
• Market knowledge of products, equipment, and services preferred
• Basic knowledge of business law, commercial terms and conditions, and related legal issues preferred
• Fundamental understanding of industrial machinery and equipment and general maintenance required to operate them safely and reliably preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement activities, including contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and inventory control. Proficient in strategic sourcing methods and supply chain logistics to optimize operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Contract Negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Inventory Control
• Strategic Sourcing
• Analytical Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Procurement
• Contract Administration
• Market Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Supply Chain Management
• Production Planning
• Vendor Selection
• RFPs
• RFQs
• Cost Analysis

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Interpersonal Communication
• Customer Service Focus
• Project Management
• Negotiation Skills

Industry Keywords

• Electric Utility Buying
• Industrial Machinery
• Commercial Terms
• Plant Safety Protocols
• Total Cost of Ownership

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Databases