Senior Sourcing and Procurement Specialist

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA); Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is seeking a strategic sourcing professional to lead cross-functional teams and deliver supplier-driven value. The role focuses on developing category strategies, managing supplier performance, and negotiating favorable terms across indirect and direct spend.

The position supports NRECA's hybrid work schedule (up to two days per week remote) and reports into the finance procurement function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field.
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing and category management experience.
• Experience with supplier performance management and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through strategic sourcing initiatives from initiation to implementation.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management plans to meet financial goals.
• Negotiate terms and draft contracts (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, technology agreements).
• Analyze historical spend and market data to drive sourcing decisions and cost savings.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier performance management

Negotiation

RFP/RFI drafting

ERP procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job DescriptionNRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a “best place to work” employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation.Summary of Position:NRECA’s Finance department manages the accounting, financial planning/budgeting, and procurement operations across a broad range of entities and businesses that support NRECA and its affiliated organizations, trusts, and other entities. We are a team of dynamic individuals collaborating across NRECA to implement best practices and provide innovative business solutions. We enable the good stewardship of member funds across NRECA by diligently embracing our core values of transparency and fiscal responsibility.The employee in this position develops and executes strategic sourcing and category management strategies to achieve business goals and financial objectives. They work with managers to plan communication strategies that ensure accurate and timely flow of information to internal stakeholders and suppliers. This position is eligible for NRECA’s hybrid schedule which allows flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per/week.Key ResponsibilitiesLeads cross functional stakeholders and project team members through strategic sourcing initiatives from project initiation through implementation.Develops and executes strategic sourcing and category management strategies to achieve business goals and financial objectives.Employs cost saving and demand management strategies to deliver on financial metrics.Manages and tracks supplier performance to ensure key contract deliverables and performance standards are met.Authors and issues solicitations including RFI, RFP, RFQ documents to procure indirect products and services in compliance with department procedures and policies.Plans and executes communications strategies to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to internal stakeholders and to suppliers.Analyzes historical spend, business requirements and market data to develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies.Negotiates pricing, drafts and interprets contract terms and conditions to establish favorable purchase agreements including but not limited to Master Services Agreements, Statement of Works, Non-Disclosure Agreements and Technology Purchase Agreements.Ability to report to the office when requiredQualificationsRequired Qualifications and Skills:Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management (preferred), Business Management, Finance or similar degree5 or more years of demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management and supplier performance management methodologies to procure indirect and direct products and services as applied in the commercial sector.Experience using an ERP with procurement related applicationsPreferred Qualifications and Skills:Institute of Supply Management certificationExperience in indirect spend categories such as IT, Meeting & Events, Contingency Labor, Professional Services, Travel, Human ResourcesEssential Physical Requirements:The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.Salary Range: $104,000.00 - $128,000.00 annual salaryFinal compensation determined by individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity.Disclaimer Statement: The preceding job description has been written to reflect management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Additional Requirement:The preceding job description has been written to reflect management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.NRECA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: 703-907-5992 - NRECA Arlington Human Resources. Please call 402-483-9275 - NRECA Lincoln Human Resources, for Lincoln, NE employment opportunities. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released the 'Know Your Rights' poster, which updates and replaces the previous \"EEO is the Law\" poster and \"EEO Is the Law Poster Supplement\".Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination. NRECA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.E-Verify. As a Federal Contractor, NRECA is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify.For more information about life at NRECA please visit www.Electric.coop.