SR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST, SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECT CONSTRUCTION

Company: Consolidated Edison Inc
Location: New York
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe Senior Procurement Specialist is the key interface between the Construction vendors and all internal customers within Con Edison and Orange & Rockland. As a Senior Procurement Specialist within Con Edison Procurement Operations, you will enable corporate-wide cost savings and serve as the primary line of support for internal Operations for gas, steam, and electric and transmission and generating facilities. You will be responsible for complex procurements and key supplier negotiations for material, services, transportation, construction and maintenance of underground and overhead electric, gas and steam distribution and transmission substations and facilities, electric and steam generating facilities, and associated corporate and environmental services that ensures high availability and quality at the lowest possible total cost to the company. The Senior Procurement Specialist has responsibility for achieving corporate cost-savings targets, strategic business objectives and supplier diversity and sustainability goals.ResponsibilitiesCore ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Procurement Specialist is the key interface between Construction vendors and all internal customers within Con Edison and Orange & Rockland.Enable corporate-wide cost savings and serve as the primary line of support for internal Operations for gas, steam, and electric and transmission and generating facilities.Responsible for complex procurements and key supplier negotiations for material, services, transportation, construction and maintenance of underground and overhead electric, gas and steam distribution and transmission substations and facilities, electric and steam generating facilities, and associated corporate and environmental services that ensures high availability and quality at the lowest possible total cost to the company.Achieving corporate cost-savings targets, strategic business objectives and supplier diversity and sustainability goals.Works closely with business users, engineers, and EH&S to satisfy the pending requests.Conducts complex procurements by utilizing the Procurement Operations sourcing processes and operating policies & procedures; including developing RFQs, Supplier Bid Evaluations, Negotiations, and Supplier Relationship Management.Supports category management activities through providing supplier data, spend information, and any other relevant information to assist with the optimization and strategic sourcing of managed spend category.Drive Total Cost of Ownership improvements to reduce costs.Liaise with internal customers of respective purchasing categories to ensure minimal disruption to customer service due to Procurement process.Manage customer expectations effectively and communicate with customer groups regarding procurement policies as these relate to customer notice provision, requests, etc.Identify Procurement process and technology improvement initiatives and work with Projects & Analytics function to develop initiative proposals and documentation for review.Conduct need / requisition planning with internal customers.Manage service delivery by: supporting transactional processes (e.g. invoice questions, etc.), auditing processes, training users, etc.Conduct procurements in accordance with existing contracts, and conduct spot buys as necessary.Performs other relevant operational procurement assignments as discussed with management.QualificationsRequired Education/ExperienceBachelor's Degree and 4 years procurement or work related experience. orMaster's Degree and 2 years work related experienceRelevant Work ExperienceExcellent customer service skills RequiredStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to drive results through collaboration RequiredAble to exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action RequiredAble to work collaboratively with other internal and external project team members RequiredMust possess a strong work ethic and be flexible in meeting assignments and deadlines. RequiredProficiency with a variety of software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) RequiredMust be a self-starter, with a high level of integrity, initiative, resourcefulness, and creativity. RequiredProven ability to work as part of a team and deliver results RequiredSolid understanding of change management strategies and capable of implementation RequiredStrong project management, negotiation and analytics skills RequiredExcellent verbal, communication and presentation skills RequiredMinimum 2 years related experience in process improvement, value mapping and/or Lean Six Sigma methodology PreferredExperience conducting voice-of-customer and/or voice-of-business interviews PreferredExperience with process mapping and capable of converting on-paper to Visio PreferredKnowledge of Oracle PreferredKnowledge of EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) and Design Build PreferredLicenses And CertficationsDriver's License RequiredPhysical DemandsSit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workdaySit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workdayAbility to read small print and symbolsAdditional Physical DemandsMust be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.About UsMission Statement:Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.About the TeamEEO Statement:Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.Technical Difficulty Statement:For technical issues, please contact us at careerconnect@coned.com

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