What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Strategic Sourcing Advisor position at SEMPRA?
Primary Purpose
Oversee sourcing practices, supplier selection and contract negotiation for key procurement items in support of the Energy Networks (Midstream) business unit. Oversee project contractor procurement activities execution in addition to third-party sourcing process from RFx to contract closeout. Partner with team members, internal clients, and stakeholders to identify and improve sourcing and contracting needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead complex, global strategic sourcing activities for assigned capital projects with a focus on driving value in specific functional environment, including legal and regulatory context. Understand and actively challenge technical specifications, commercial practices, operating practices and business processes with a focus on driving cost reduction initiatives.
- Develop and lead complex RFx events to execute major agreements and material purchases while managing and mitigating supply/contractual risk leveraging key functional areas where appropriate (Legal, Insurance, Cyber, etc.).
- Serve as the procurement subject matter expert to internal and external stakeholder groups to address current/future business needs in addition to promote current best-in-class sourcing strategies and methodologies.
- Mentor and provide guidance to other team members to develop and increase their skills and abilities in the procurement lifecycle process.
- Foster and develop supplier relationships in addition to monitoring progress and holding suppliers accountable for contractual terms. Ensure compliance with the company’s Business Conduct Policy and that approved HSSE standards and safety-first policies are fully incorporated into the procurement process.
- Monitor, communicate, and respond to changing sourcing market conditions and business drivers to maximize benefits and minimize risk.
- Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).