Procurement Operations Supervisor

PSEG•Newark, NJ

9d•$121,200 - $199,200•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day. Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. We know life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That’s why we offer flexible work options depending on the role. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories: 1. Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily. 2. Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week. 3. Hybrid flexible – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week). As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off. More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team. PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. Job Summary The Procurement Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing PSEG's Procurement Operations team. The responsibilities for this position would include: provide overall direction to the Procurement Analysts and associates, assign and supervise daily work,, management of the 3rd party Procurement associates team, and develop strategies to leverage spend to realize cost reductions. The position would be responsible for the development and training of the Analysts and would ensure consistent process methodologies are utilized. At this time, only current PSEG employees are being considered. Preference will be given to qualified employees within the Procurement department.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance, Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (may be waived if person has greater than 10 years business experience)
Minimum 5 years of Procurement / Supply Chain experience
Minimum 2 years of experience using e-Procurement tools such as SAP and Ariba
Minimum 1 to 3 years of supervisory / management experience
Demonstrated skills related to customer service and developing client relationships
Superb communications skills - both oral and written
Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.
The successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana.
The use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading the daily Procurement operations. This includes prioritizing and delegating tasks to the team, trouble-shooting issues, and addressing key stakeholders when necessary.
Responsible for managing purchase requisitions in alignment with established procurement practices. This includes reviewing requisitions and change orders, converting them into purchase orders, and authorizing the acquisition of goods and services.
The role encompasses both training and leading responsibilities, combining hands on training with the guidance and development of team members.
Develop and monitor key metrics that measure the accuracy and efficiency of the team.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Manage and provide support for Procurement 3rd party operations team which includes, adherence to all Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and contract requirements.
Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, managing, and developing of Procurement Operations team.
Key skills include purchasing with e-purchasing tools (Ariba, SAP), negotiations, communications, and time management.
Interface with other PSEG Procurement groups to ensure process consistency and adopting improvements.
Participate and lead when appropriate continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead cost analysis and track procurement savings metrics.
Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement strategies that align with the department and organizational goals.
Drive strategic planning initiatives with focus on process efficiency and operational excellence.