Associate Planner Buyer or Planner Buyer

Xcel Energy • Henderson, CO

107d • $58,700 - $88,766

About The Position

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. This position is posted as a hierarchy at the Associate Planner Buyer or Planner Buyer level. Successful candidate(s) will be hired at the level that is commensurate with their skills and experience. Position Summary: Execute and coordinate material/service procurement & fulfillment activities. Implement procurement strategies to achieve cost, schedule, and quality goals. Support and align with inventory management, scheduling coordination, supplier performance management, and process improvement objectives. Lead material/service procurement issues resolution, negotiate Supplier/customer disputes, and address performance issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, technical/analytical field, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent problem solving, organizational, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Up to 10% travel; driver's license required.
• One year of Supply Chain related experience preferred.
• Experience in plant or utility operations preferred.
• Basic contract knowledge, negotiation, and project management skills preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of purchasing, logistics, or other relevant supply chain experience.
• Contract and purchasing knowledge required.
• Procurement planning, negotiation, sourcing, and supplier relationships experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in end-to-end Supply Chain concepts and processes, from Work Order (WO) reviews through all aspects of procurement processing in ERP.
• Work with BU to ensure early demand visibility of planned projects and communicates sourcing & category strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams for specific procurement events.
• Ensure BU understands risks for materials, equipment, and services supply continuity.
• Negotiate material delivery strategy, including date and time.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of use, form, fit, and function of materials.
• Train BU partners on Supply Chain processes as required.
• Ensure material/service fulfillment requirements are met through Supply Chain processes.
• Ensure flow of demand to inventory, master agreements, and other purchase transactions are handled correctly.
• Execute POs accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in sourcing strategy development in collaboration with sourcing, BU, and category teams.
• Ensure adherence to sourcing best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Drive demand to existing master agreements when possible.
• Manage materials delivery/pickup for large projects.
• Manage RFX bid packages for regional category buys and small projects, utilizing Category Plan and approved Suppliers as per Sourcing Strategy.
• Lead bid evaluation, analysis, and supplier selection.
• Identify spend/savings opportunities with category manager and develop contracts or agreements with key suppliers.
• Analyze and interpret statistical data.
• Partner with BU for contract review, analysis, and supplier performance/compliance tracking.
• Represent company interests during negotiations with suppliers/contractors.
• Resolve or escalate issues to Category Manager and escalate legal exceptions to General Counsel.
• Develop supplier relationships and provide timely response to questions, concerns, and issues.
• Use reporting tools and analysis for material delivery, disposition, returns, and issue resolution.
• Monitor supplier activities and collaborate with category manager/customers to improve relationship.
• May contribute to formal supplier performance meetings and lead continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• 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)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• 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
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree