Associate Supply Chain Sourcing & Contracting Specialist, Capital Projects

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

With guidance from Supply Chain Capital Project Specialists, develop and execute engineering, procurement, & construction (EPC), engineered equipment, and construction services contract project sourcing strategies aligned with business stakeholder priorities for capital projects up to $30M. Utilize construction project contract expertise to procure EPC/turnkey contracts. Support strategies to achieve project savings targets. Support negotiations for commercial terms and contracts with suppliers. Manage risk mitigation and post award contract management plans, including KPIs and supplier reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires one year of procurement, sourcing, or logistics experience.
Contract knowledge and negotiation skills required.
Requires knowledge and expertise in sourcing and supply chain management principles.
Willing to pursue and maintain Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification or equivalent.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with purchasing and sourcing systems is required.
Must be results-oriented and customer focused.
Strong interpersonal, relationship, and presentation skills are required.
Up to 20% travel; driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience is a plus.
MBA and Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification or other supply chain certification preferred.
Three years of procurement or sourcing experience, including some construction project contract experience.
Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

With guidance, execute contracting and procurement strategy/tactics for smaller capital projects, sourcing for complex goods and services.
Develop should cost models and project justifications.
Participate in defining technical bid requirements, specifications, and specialized terms & conditions as required.
Execute bidding events.
Facilitate bid evaluation teams to analyze proposals and award business.
Seek opportunities for value capture.
With guidance, apply contract knowledge, diligence, and integration of all contract components to ensure efficient project delivery management.
Assist in the development, refinement, and application of the project delivery contracting strategy.
Ensure invoices have proper supporting documentation and payment is not in excess of materials delivered or value of work completed.
Support contractor training and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
Negotiate contracts representing company interests in purchases associated with capital projects.
Analyze, verify, and negotiate modifications, changes, or additional work orders that were not part of the original contract or purchase scope.
Support dispute resolution and contract adjustments with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Create and manage project plans for sourcing goods and services.
Integrate sourcing and business project plans to develop enterprise-wide standardization of technology and equipment specifications.
Maintain relationships with stakeholders and communicate sourcing project status.
Execute post award contract management plans, including KPIs.
Facilitate reviews with suppliers that contractor commitments and progress milestones are tracked in accordance with contractual terms & conditions and full value to the project is achieved.
With guidance, establish post award contract management plans.
Monitor supplier performance to ensure supplier commitments and progress milestones are met and project value is achieved.
Collaborate with Category Managers to support project needs in alignment with category strategies.
Manage supplier relationships as assigned.
Develop and support capital project risk management strategies.
Apply contract law knowledge to administer all project contract agreements and contractual forms.
Manage contract risks and assemble documentation to obtain project specific insurance.
Limit company liability by ensuring proper documentation.