Buyer

Vistra Corp • Glen Rose, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for the timely and efficient procurement of services and supplies, leveraging established category strategies and contracts while demonstrating fundamental knowledge of the sourcing and procurement process. The position is expected to effectively utilize the company’s sourcing and procurement platforms in managing the life cycle of purchase orders and executing procurement in accordance with legal contracts when necessary. The position will also be responsible for coaching business stakeholders in the purchasing process, resolving invoice mismatch issues, and communicating effectively with suppliers.

Requirements

• 2 years procurement related experience or basic Vistra operational knowledge with an awareness of sourcing, procurement, contracting and supplier management processes
• Basic awareness of financial concepts and terminology, category management and the associated benefits of category strategies
• Ability to effectively understand basic Terms & Conditions and pricing and recognize when escalation is necessary for resolution
• Ability to process and manage purchase orders, support eCommerce transactions, and effectively manage issues and stakeholders to guarantee policy, process and contract compliance
• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders, providing a high level of customer service while supporting departmental goals and the corporate vision, mission and strategy
• Enthusiasm for driving optimum business outcomes
• Ability to advocate for, and/or challenge, the internal customer
• Good process orientation and attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to persuade others
• Ability to effectively participate on and contribute to cross-functional teams
• Ability to work with and manage confidential information
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

Responsibilities

• Provides procurement expertise to internal business partners, especially around Vistra’s systems and processes
• Process purchase requests, develops purchase orders and contracts in Vistra’s P2P platform, in alignment with category strategies. Effectively manages the PO lifecycle cradle to grave.
• Proactively collaborates and communicates with key stakeholders as primary buyer for multiple sites; understanding the criticality of stakeholder needs in a 24/7 business environment and works with a sense of urgency ensuring business continuity.
• Ensures contract compliance especially around safety and insurance adequacy, including ISN compliance when required, before issuing a new PO.
• Escalates contracting issues to contract owners to facilitate resolution
• Support Senior Buyers with PO Revisions/Completing/Reopening, Obtaining Sales Tax Certificates and Credit Applications, Vendor Setup/Change Requests, handle WNS requests (invoice issues, vendor address issues, etc.)
• Duties may include serving on after hours on call “buyer” rotation, and during emergency operations, to support emergent procurement needs.
• Provides coverage for team members’ PTO, leave, etc.
• Travel to stakeholder locations/sites and to corporate office as required
• Communicate effectively with suppliers using expediting skills as needed to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Communicates with suppliers, getting critical set-up information, the Vistra purchasing process and standard invoicing process (either AP or Ariba based)
• Supports and promotes Vistra’s supplier diversity program in the buying process
• Issues quick bid opportunities and establishes low risk contracts, if needed
• Uphold internal and external policies, regulations and laws

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED