Sr Procurement Specialist - Supply Chain, Strategic Procurement Ops

Overview

The Senior Procurement Specialist serves as a critical link between construction vendors and internal stakeholders at Con Edison and Orange & Rockland. This role, part of Con Edison's Procurement Operations team, is responsible for managing complex procurements and leading strategic negotiations for utility construction services. These services include the construction of underground and overhead electric transmission and distribution systems, gas mains, steam distribution networks and plants, electric substations, and general facilities.The Senior Procurement Specialist will lead sourcing initiatives to ensure construction services are delivered with high workforce availability, superior quality, and at the lowest total cost to the company. This position plays a key role in achieving corporate cost-savings targets, advancing strategic business objectives, and supporting corporate social responsibility goals

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Be a Subject Matter Expert in Procurement for all categories of spend being managed. Understand all aspects of Scopes of Work being supported and serve as the primary line of Supply Chain support for both internal customers and suppliers.
• Lead the end-to-end procurement and sourcing process for Construction services. This includes contracting long-term agreements as well as one-off purchase orders as needed. Perform cost and price analysis, implement strategic sourcing activities, and achieve corporate savings and efficiencies.
• Conduct complex procurements by utilizing procurement sourcing processes and operating policies and procedures. This includes developing bid events, evaluating supplier bids, conducting commercial negotiations, supporting legal negotiations, and managing supplier relationships. Drive total cost of ownership improvements to reduce costs and achieve the best overall value for the company.
• Lead strategic management of assigned categories by applying advanced Category Management practices to improve performance, reduce total cost of ownership, and deliver cost savings. Drive data-informed decisions for rebidding and sourcing. Proactively monitor market and supply chain trends to refine category strategies. Partner with internal stakeholders to align planning and forecasting with business goals.
• Resolve complex or repetitive commercial issues and perform other related tasks as required by Senior Management. Communicate shifting strategies with customers and manage customer expectations effectively. Liaise with internal customers to ensure minimal disruption to customer service due to the procurement process.
• Lead Supplier Relationship Management processes with all key suppliers and user groups, developing and strengthening relationships as needed.
• Lead and establish strategy development and deploymentby creating and implementing procurement strategies and initiatives that align with corporate goals and objectives.
• Be available to perform off-hour emergency buyer functions, some of which may require working extended or non-traditional hours, including weekends and holidays. Must be willing and able to travel within the company service territory and supplier locations, some of which may require overnight travel.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Associate's Degree and 5 years procurement or work-related experience, or
• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years procurement or work-related experience, or
• Master's Degree and 2 years procurement or work-related experience.
  
  

Relevant Work Experience

• Extensive experience in Supply Chain, Contract Management, Sourcing, Spend Analysis, Market Intelligence, Negotiations, and Analytics - Required
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of driving results through collaboration, delivering cost savings and operational efficiencies - Required
• Sound judgment in applying defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions - Required
• Effective team player with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external project stakeholders - Required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - Required
• Self-starter with strong integrity, initiative, resourcefulness, and creativity with a proven ability to contribute to team success and consistently deliver results - Required
• Knowledgeable in change management strategies and capable of successful implementation - Required
• Minimum 4 years related experience in negotiations, driving cost savings/efficiencies and other supply chain related functions - Preferred
• Experience conducting meetings with supplier - Preferred
• Knowledge of EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) and Design Build - Preferred
• Knowledge of Oracle - Preferred
  
  

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
  
  

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Ability to read small print and symbols
  
  

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.