DCPP (Nuc) Procurement Specialist

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Avila Beach, CA

11d•$97,412 - $144,672•Hybrid

About The Position

The journey-level Nuclear Procurement Specialist supports the Nuclear Services Contracts organization at Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP). The role develops, awards, administers, and manages service contracts that support nuclear plant operations, maintenance, projects, and outage activities. The specialist works with internal business partners and vendors to develop contracting strategies, prepare and evaluate competitive solicitations, negotiate commercial terms, establish and administer contracts, and manage contract changes throughout the contract lifecycle. The position uses independent judgment to apply procurement practices, resolve complex commercial and contract issues, ensure compliance with company policies and applicable requirements, and support supplier performance, cost management, and execution of contracted work. It collaborates with nuclear business partners to provide timely, practical contracting solutions that support safe and reliable plant operations. This is an ESC-represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining. The position is hybrid, with the current model requiring at least 50% in person at the off-site DCPP facility in San Luis Obispo, or more as needed to support the business. To obtain and maintain employment, the employee must pass drug and alcohol screening, a security background check for unescorted nuclear plant access, and a psychological screen, and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening under federal requirements. The employee may be required to fill a rotation in the DCPP Emergency Response Organization (ERO) as necessary.

Requirements

At least 3 years of supply chain experience at PG&E, or 4 years of experience in the same field at another company.
A 2-year AA degree in Business or a closely related discipline from an accredited US curriculum, or equivalent from outside the US; alternatively, possess one of the listed professional industry certifications.
Must pass a drug and alcohol screen, security background check for unescorted access to a nuclear plant, and psychological screen, and be subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Nice To Haves

Strong commercial and analytical skills evaluating supplier proposals, contract terms, and cost drivers to determine overall value.
Experience developing, negotiating, awarding, and administering service contracts, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
Experience leading or supporting competitive sourcing activities, including strategy development, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), bid evaluations, and supplier negotiations.
Ability to review and develop Scopes of Work (SOWs) and translate business needs into clear, contract-ready commercial requirements, including deliverables, schedules, acceptance criteria, pricing structures, and responsibilities.
Knowledge of nuclear power generation, utility operations, construction, engineering, maintenance, or other highly regulated industries.
Knowledge of and experience applying governance, contracting policies, and business controls to workflow in a highly regulated industry.
Experience using SAP or comparable enterprise procurement systems to manage procurement records.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to partner effectively with technical business partners, Legal, Finance, Risk, Safety, and other cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Perform the job duties of an Associate Procurement Specialist.
Manage contracts, supplier performance, compliance, and the procure-to-pay cycle.
Perform spend analysis, needs assessments, benchmarking, and business cases for sourced materials.
Conduct contract negotiations.
Independently select and apply procurement methods and techniques to determine cost-effective, practical solutions.
Review procurement documents for compliance with state and federal laws, including Sarbanes-Oxley, and good business practices.
Create, negotiate, and manage master agreement contracts.
Create and manage outline agreements in SAP.
Create and manage other SAP procurement master data to facilitate automatic purchase orders and related business processes.
Develop and sustain mutually beneficial strategic relationships with suppliers.
Develop and review supplier performance scorecards with suppliers and conduct quarterly evaluations.
Work with suppliers to implement continuous cost and quality improvements.