Job Description

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Sourcing Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you will support and develop high impact sourcing strategies for the energy infrastructure of tomorrow in Operational Procurement focusing on IT procurement including hardware, software and supporting services.

As a Sourcing Specialist , your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone.

Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

A day the life Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright!

• Develop sourcing strategies with a total spend of up to $2M dollars
• You will lead / participate in Terms & Conditions negotiations, competitive solicitation, supplier selection, achievement of applicable Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), contract negotiation and development.
• Represent the Company as a primary contact in transactions involving the purchase, lease, or licensing of materials, supplies, equipment, services, and / or technology.
• Participate in and may direct development, negotiation, and procurement of moderately complex purchase orders, change orders, requests for proposals, and contracts / agreements.
• Negotiate Terms & Conditions and amendments to contracts / agreements as required.
• Ensure achievement of the best value to the organization by coordinating the bid process and making recommendations for contract awards of moderate value.
• May participate in or lead strategic sourcing studies, forecasts, and cost projections with moderate impact on business and operational strategy.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, as well as corporate managers, supervisory and non-supervisory personnel.
• Interpret contract provisions, resolves unusual or politically sensitive disputes, and resolves complicated invoice and payment issues.
• Provide advice, solutions, and recommendations on decisions having moderate to major impact on the organization.
• May make final decisions consistent with organizational authorization levels.
• On occasion may provide functional direction to other agents

The essentials

Three years of experience in purchasing, contract management and / or negotiating contracts.

The preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• CPM, CPSM, CPCM, CCCM, and / or PMP certification(s).
• Experience using SAP software in a purchasing environment, and utilizing Ariba Sourcing, Contracting, and P2P modules.
• Knowledge and decision-making experience of purchasing practices and policies, and knowledge of procurement contracts and standard terms and conditions.
• Experience with industry best practices, standards, utility regulations, procedures and compliance as they relate to purchasing.
• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously, analyzing information and making strategic decisions regarding scope, impact, policy, development, and implementation.

You should know

This position’s work mode is hybrid . The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days.

Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage.

The work mode can be changed based on business needs.

• Relocation does not apply to this position.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don’t just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet.

Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand.

At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.

Last updated : 2024-04-27