PLANNER BUYER PROGRESSION
Company: Xcel Energy
Location: Welch
Posted on: October 6, 2024
Job Description:
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your
skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a
part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer
you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy
could be just what you're looking for.Xcel Energy is currently
seeking one or more individuals to fill the role of Planner Buyer
Progression at the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant in
Welch, MN. This position is a union position and is
hierarchical.The anticipated pay for this position can start at
$34.11 or $36.38 and will be place at a level that is commensurate
with candidate's skills and experience.This position will be posted
for 10 Working Days from September 13, 2024 to September 26th,
2024.Position SummaryWorks with BU partners at Work Order creation,
and coordinates material/service procurement & fulfillment
activities. Develops/implements procurement strategies to achieve
cost, schedule and quality goals. Achieves inventory management,
scheduling coordination, supplier management, and process
improvement objectives. Leads customer material gathering, asset
sale, and disposal requirements issue resolution, disputes and
performance issues. Appraises, market, sells, and disposes of
surplus assets.Essential Responsibilities
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Highly proficient in end-to-end SC
management concepts and processes, from WO creation through all
aspects of processing in ERP.
- BUSINESS PARTNER RELATIONSHIPS: Works with BU Planning to
ensure early demand visibility from WO, and communicates sourcing &
category strategy. Leads cross-functional teams for specific
categories or projects. Ensures BU understands risk strategy for
materials, equipment, and services. Manages job site deliveries,
lay down yards, and off-loading activities. Demonstrates basic
understanding of use, form, fit, and function of materials. Trains
BU partners on SC processes as needed.
- MATERIALS & SERVICES COORDINATION: Ensures material/service
fulfillment requirements are met through SC processes. Understands
flow of demand to inventory, master agreements, and other purchase
transactions. Executes POs accurately and in a timely manner.
- SOURCING STRATEGY & PRACTICE: Determines sourcing strategy in
collaboration with sourcing, BU, and category teams. Ensures
adherence to sourcing best practices, policies, and procedures.
Drives demand to existing master agreements when possible. Manages
materials for large construction/de-construction projects.
Appraises equipment for resale, and plans/schedules removal and
sale of assets for demolition projects.
- BIDDING/AWARD PROCESS: Manages RFX bid packages for regional
category buys and small projects; leads bid evaluation, analysis,
and supplier selection. Identifies tail spend opportunities with
category manager and develops master agreements with key suppliers.
Analyzes and interprets statistical data. Accurately appraises
assets and utilizes industry pricing indexes to validate buyer
pricing for assets sold.
- CONTRACTING: Partners with BU for contract administration,
review, analysis, and supplier performance/compliance tracking.
Represents company interests during negotiations with
suppliers/contractors. Resolves or escalates issues to Category
Manager, and escalates legal exceptions to General Counsel. Serves
as asset disposal consultant.
- SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS: Develops supplier relationships and
provides timely response to questions. Uses reporting tools and
analysis for material delivery, disposition, and returns. Monitors
supplier activities and collaborates with category manager to
improve supplier relationship. May contribute to formal supplier
performance meetings and lead continuous improvement
efforts.Minimum Requirements (additional requirements maybe
required for advance step placement)
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering,
Project Management, Business, Finance or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
- 3+ years of purchasing, logistics, other relevant supply chain
experience, experience in business in operations, finance, business
administration or related field.
- 2+ years of experience will be considered if the previous
experience also includes one year of demonstrated experience in
contract knowledge, project management, negotiation, purchasing,
sourcing and business unit relationship and supplier
relationships.
- Pursue Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or
equivalent and Certified Manager of Investment Recovery (CMIR) if
involved with investment recovery.
- Strong Interpersonal and Relationship skills and collaboration
focusedA condition of employment will be successfully obtaining and
maintaining General Security Clearance and a Nuclear Security
Clearance for unescorted access to Xcel Energy nuclear plants
including successful completion of nuclear General Access Training
(GAT) and the nuclear security screening process (typically
consists of an alcohol/drug screen, a criminal history check, a
psychological assessment, initial credit and background
investigation and periodic credit & criminal history checks).As a
leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company,
Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related
products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million
natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states.
At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider
of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of
something big, we invite you to join our team.All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected
veteran.Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to
apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com .BargainingThe
anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $34.11 to
$36.38 per hourThis position is eligible for the following
benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance,
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement
Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible
health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health
plan and HSA), Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability
(LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center
Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition
reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program,
Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Additional days off, Sick
Time, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)Benefit plans are subject to
change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any
of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.Deadline to Apply:
10/10/24EEO is the Law - EEO is the Law Supplement - Pay
Transparency Nondiscrimination - Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) -
Employee Rights (PDF)ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENTXcel Energy endeavors
to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all
users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility
of our website or need assistance completing the application
process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at
recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for
accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the
status of applications.
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