Procurement Specialist I / II

Arizona Public Service; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Arizona seeks a Procurement Specialist II to manage operational procurement activities. The role involves supplier management, cost analysis, and executing procurement strategies to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in procurement, along with strong analytical and negotiation skills. This hybrid position allows for both in-office and remote work, fostering a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of procurement experience in materials or services positions.
• In lieu of degree, 7 years of procurement experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manages procurement activities for category or Business Unit.
• Executes P2P process efficiently for goods and services.
• Leads negotiations for contracts up to $10M.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Job description

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

The Procurement Specialist II manages and executes operational procurement activities in support of the buying requirements of category or Business Unit. Identifies procurement efficiencies and executes supply chain category strategies, targets and schedules in order to achieve goals and objectives for cost management, inventory management, supplier management including supplier diversity and process improvement. Manages Business Unit partnerships to deliver excellent customer service. Analyzes costs, negotiates legal contracts and identifies strategies and solutions to help Business Unit partners to better manage costs with supplier engagements and vendor services. Executes Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process in an efficient and cost-effective manner while supporting continuous process improvement and customer satisfaction.

Minimum Requirements

• A four-year Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or other job-related discipline from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of procurement experience in materials or services positions.
• In lieu of Bachelor's Degree, seven (7) years of procurement experience in materials or services positions required.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Exposure to strategic supply chain management.
• Experience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Exceptional analytical, verbal and written communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using analytical software tools such as Microsoft Excel and Access.

Nuclear Requirements

Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and will be expected to fulfill their obligation as an ERO member. They may also be called upon to support refueling or short-notice outages, including line roles and responsibilities necessary for outage activities. These are conditions of employment at PVNGS.

Major Accountabilities

• Serves as primary contact with Business Unit partners and suppliers/contractors/subcontractors to ensure a continuous flow of quality materials/services/labor to meet or exceed service levels at the lowest total cost.
• Executes P2P process for goods and services in an efficient and cost-effective manner to maximize value.
• Coordinates supply chain processes to achieve expected results.
• Monitors and measures performance, evaluates effectiveness, and communicates results.
• Executes RFx process utilizing technology and other resources to source innovative suppliers and ensure proactive response.
• Leads evaluation, negotiation, and contracting of long-term contracts with autonomous decision-making up to $10M in spend.
• Manages stakeholders to influence key aspects of projects, budgets, and orders.
• Acts as procurement value-added partner to Business Unit management.
• Develops, plans, and leads negotiations with suppliers, including pricing and contract terms for medium/high complex contracts.
• Builds strong relationships with suppliers, managing invoices, change orders, and negotiations.
• Develops market and data-driven negotiation plans for enterprise contracts.
• Leads as a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) champion for key suppliers.
• Owns tracking of shipments, develops inventory strategies, and manages stock planning parameters.
• Utilizes MRP systems, collaborates with inventory management to resolve discrepancies, and identifies procurement efficiencies.
• Drives development of Total Cost of Ownership models and employs standard cost modelling.
• Gathers data, identifies issues, and develops courses of action.
• Develops and manages contracts with performance expectations and resolves issues.
• Reads and understands statements of work (SOW) to ensure compliance.
• Exercises independent judgment in vendor research and selection.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws. Applicants must confirm their U.S. person status. APS maintains a policy of nondiscrimination and provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.

Hybrid Role

This position combines in-office and remote work, with schedules determined in coordination with leadership.

PVGS employees may be called for Fitness for Duty testing during scheduled hours, with specific reporting requirements if off-site or onsite when notified.