Position Summary:
This position is responsible for working with internal Line of Business (LOB) clients to negotiate, execute and implement contracts for the procurement of goods and services for clients in assigned functional areas. You will support governance and compliance of contract approval process from contract creation through the contract award process; work to enhance client experience with Sourcing by demonstrating aptitude in driving strategic value and operational excellence to meet client needs; and collaboratively work with client partners and Sourcing team members in developing and amending all types of contracts between PG&E and suppliers, with the exception of master service agreements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and maintain catalogs in procurement systems
- Ensure all PRs, purchase orders, and contract documents comply with all PG&E policies, processes, and procedures
- Create, review, and issue purchase orders, contracts and CWAs generated from PRs; executes up to signing authority
- Provide support in interpreting contractual language for contracts of low to moderate level of complexity
- Proactively review sourcing process across LOBs to identify areas of improvement
- Engage Women, Minority, and Disabled Veteran business enterprises from among PG&E approved vendors to support supplier diversity goals.
- Process Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and provide updates on status of PR’s when requested
- Consult and train LOB on the sourcing process; utilizes training materials as available
- Collaborate with LOB partners and Sourcing team members to develop, write, and negotiate new contracts and renewals (i.e. all types of contracts between PG&E and suppliers with the exception of Master Service Agreements) of low to moderate complexity
- Maintain accurate records in procurement systems
- Lead and/or assist in running Quick Bids.
- Submit new vendor information for setup in procurement systems
- Process Return Material Authorizations for materials purchases
Required Education & Experience:
- Possess general technical knowledge with ability and desire to continue increasing business and technical knowledge base
- Strong attention to detail
- 2 years of supply chain or related experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Ability to work in team environment
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) skills
- Advanced SAP and Ariba skills ( or advanced skills on similar procurement systems)
- Ability to interface effectively with the line of business up to the director level
- Ability to prioritize, plan, perform and communicate activities, both in written and verbal form
- Ability to work on multiple issues and tasks
- Good interpersonal skills and team focus