Buyer (1570)

Buyer (1570)

SUMMARY

Develops Purchase Orders with independent vendors to perform various services and to provide materials at competitive prices within required schedules, in accordance with required procedures, terms, and conditions and provide technical support in support of the STP Nuclear Operating Company. Coordinates the procurement and negotiations of materials and goods through issue and review of Requisitions (RPDs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Delivers professional, courteous, and ethical customer service for both internal and external customers. Monitors market trends relative to work responsibilities; engages in cost saving actions; recommends productivity and efficiency improvements.

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in Business Administration or an Associates degree in Business and 3 years experience in contracts and procurement. (Required)

Other : Without Bachelors Degree, 5 years experience in contracts and procurement. (Required)

EXPERIENCE

2 Years + experience in contracts and/or procurement. Electric generating utility experience preferred. (Required)

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

There is no Certification or Licensure Listed

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

PURCHASING & MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

Receives and reviews standard requisitions (RPD's) and support packages for correct and complete content; prepares bidder lists; develops and issues Requests for Proposal (RFPs); receives, reviews, and evaluates standard proposals.

Negotiates terms and conditions of standard complexity. Assists in more complex procurements and negotiations and develops and issues Purchase Orders. Maintains department logs and databases as necessary.

Administers Purchase Orders; prepares administrative supplements; resolves contractual problems; contract/purchase order claims resolution; coordinates and evaluates the processing of change order requests or claims; reviews and approves payment requests.

Maintains files and transmits contract/purchase order documents as required by procedure; reviews/maintains departmental procedures, revisions, changes, and reports significant issues, problems, and developments to leadership.

Provides technical support to the Procurement group for in processing of requisitions, maintenance of database logs and pre-printed terms and conditions.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Accept ERO position as needed.

Accept outage position as needed.

SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access.

Knowledge of Contracting/Purchasing principles and ability to implement. Demonstrates negotiating skills; capable of negotiating simple issues with customer, contractors and peer group.

Ability to lead and facilitate meetings with leaders, peers and contractors/vendors. Ability to quickly develop market knowledge and strategies for the types of services and/or commodities/materials assigned for purchase and to develop appropriate sources.

Ability to perform fact finding in order to make timely decisions and direct problem solving efforts. Ability to adapt quickly to change, maintain objectivity & make logical decisions under pressure.

Demonstrates good written communication skills through written reports, recommendations and business letters. Ability to use personal computer and current word processing and spreadsheet software. Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to interpret and communicate contract terms and conditions.

Posting closes July 16, 2018