Manager, Sourcing & Procurement

EPRI

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Manager, Sourcing & Procurement leads the Strategic Sourcing Team and supervises Category Leads and Procurement Specialists. The role directs staff workloads, mentors team members, oversees procurement and contracting operations, negotiates complex agreements, and reviews and signs contract actions within delegated authority. Working with the Director and senior management, the manager develops, implements, and monitors sourcing strategy, procurement policies, procedures, processes, and performance measures. The position oversees procurement requisitions, purchase orders, contract administration, SAP procure-to-pay activities, RFX processes, contract records, compliance, and supplier performance. It collaborates with Legal, Finance, Export Control, technical and Operations teams, EPRI management, and vendors to mitigate risks, meet organizational goals, improve processes, and maintain positive supplier relationships. The role also handles department issues and change management as needed and carries out supervisory responsibilities such as performance reviews and recommendations concerning hiring, salary, and termination changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 8 years of experience developing and negotiating complex contracts or in procurement management.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present to large audiences and senior managers.
Ability to understand new concepts and put them into practice.
Self-motivated and achievement-oriented.
Ability to work under pressure and meet customer deadlines.
Creative thinking skills.
Ability to foster a team environment.
Knowledge of general, federal, and commercial procurement regulations.
Skills in developing and negotiating special or complex contracting arrangements.
Ability to take responsibility, negotiate through issues, and adjust priorities quickly.
Ability to work closely with technical, Operations, and external customers.
Positive, professional demeanor in written and oral communications.
Initiative in proactively resolving issues and enhancing value to EPRI.
Responsive, service-oriented attitude.
Strong administrative and analytical skills; well organized and detail-oriented.
In-depth knowledge of SAP ERP and the procure-to-pay process.
History of working independently and cooperatively with on-site staff and staff in remote geographical locations.

Nice To Haves

Supply Chain Management degree preferred.
Legal or paralegal degree helpful.
Master’s degree is a plus.
Certified Purchasing Professional designation is a plus.
Knowledge of procure-to-pay information systems is helpful.
Familiarity with technical concepts or willingness to learn them.

Responsibilities

Supervise Category Leads and Procurement Specialists, providing direction aligned with the organization’s strategic direction.
Balance staff workloads according to skill sets to support timely preparation of agreements.
Mentor staff and encourage professional growth and development.
Negotiate large, complex, or unique agreements and review and sign new and amended actions within delegated signature authority.
Oversee contracting processes, subsequent actions, contract close-outs, and other contract-related requests.
Provide redline recommendations for standard and nonstandard contracts.
Monitor and analyze contractual and business requirements; propose changes to guidelines, policies, procedures, and agreement terms as needed.
Oversee purchase requisition reviews for completeness and assign or reassign work as appropriate.
Manage daily SAP procure-to-pay activities, including training, communication, job aids, and the CR process as necessary.
Review purchase orders to ensure favorable negotiated terms and realization of volume discounts.
Maintain working knowledge of sourcing trends, market forces, cost trends, and vendor resources.
Develop solutions and assist technical and Operations teams in achieving financial and performance goals.
Direct contract administration and maintenance of contract records and documentation to support compliance.
Monitor contracting staff compliance with company procedures.
Work with Legal, Finance, and Export Control to follow policies and procedures and mitigate Institute risks.
Handle department issues and change management as needed.
Prepare and conduct performance reviews; provide guidance; and recommend salary, hiring, and termination changes.
Represent the Sourcing Department in special and ad hoc working groups, including projects to develop and implement procedures and processes such as those related to SAP.
Work with Category Leads and Procurement Specialists to develop and implement operational processes that add value for stakeholders and the Sourcing Team.
Work with the Director and senior management to develop, implement, manage, and monitor Strategic Sourcing Team strategy.
Develop and maintain procurement policies and procedures.
Work with all levels of EPRI management on procurement issues.
Develop positive relationships with current vendors and identify potential new vendors.
Develop communications strategies to share information about procurement-process changes.
Develop key success factors for the Procurement organization and provide management with success metrics.
Work with the Director to develop guidelines and processes for RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, and manage Procurement’s RFX process.
Identify vendor issues and internal process problems, recommend solutions to the Director, and implement agreed-upon solutions.
Use supplier scorecards where appropriate to manage and evaluate supplier performance.