Leader Procurement

Summary

The Procurement Leader manages operational procurement in support of the buying requirements of the centralized procurement organization.

Ensures adherence to strategic supply chain category strategies, targets and schedules so as to achieve goals and objectives for cost management, inventory management, supplier management including supplier diversity and process improvement.

Ensures continuous flow of highest quality materials and services at the lowest total cost while ensuring operational excellence and supporting business operations.

Minimum Requirements

• A four-year Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related discipline from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years' experience in supply chain positions.
• In lieu of Bachelor's Degree, combination of college coursework and experience in supply chain positions equaling eight (8) years is required.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience.
• MBA or Master's Degree in related discipline.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM).
• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain management principles.
• Working knowledge and understanding of work management systems.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Nuclear Requirements

Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and will be expected to fulfill their obligation as an ERO member.
Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to support a refueling or short-notice outage. This includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities.
These are conditions of employment at PVNGS.

Major Accountabilities

1) Integrates with Strategic Procurement organization to support strategies for categories to achieve targeted supply chain results for cost management, supplier management including supplier diversity and, process improvements.

2) Integrates with Inventory Management organization to support strategies for inventory optimization.

3) Leads and manages materials/services supply chain programs and processes for a specific Business Unit. Partners with the Business Unit in planning and forecasting.

4) Primary point of escalation for the Business Unit.

5) Develops and implements solutions to resolve issues and problems.

6) Staffs, develops, motivates and directs an energized team to accomplish goals and maintain high quality on services and products.

7) Coordinates supply chain processes to achieve results expected and to ensure process execution in an efficient, cost-effective manner to maximize value and customer satisfaction.

8) Trains individuals, monitors and measures performance, evaluates effectiveness, and communicates results.

9) Oversees negotiations of agreements and contracts for materials and services ensuring partnering with internal stakeholders.

10) Manages supplier/user relationships.

11) Utilizes technology and other resources to source new suppliers in anticipation of changing environment to ensure appropriate, proactive response.

12) Provides information to the Performance Management Group to support supplier performance against defined goals and objectives (e.g., quality, cost, delivery, service, and lead-time improvement targets).

13) Drives productivity improvement and process improvement efforts.

14) Mentors supply chain staff by introducing new practices in supply chain management to achieve continuous improvement objectives.

15) Makes financial commitments on behalf of the Company through the authorization of Purchase Orders and Agreements.

 

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.