Procurement Specialist Tech (Multiple levels)

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.•Town of Scriba, NY

About The Position

Constellation is the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy. The company is focused on its purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade and is cultivating a workplace where employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. With the integration of Calpine, the company's portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes. The company's culture and employee experience are driven by passion and purpose, aiming to create healthier communities and a cleaner planet. Constellation offers opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact, enabling employees to build fulfilling careers and accomplish great things. This role can be filled at either the Procurement Specialist or Senior Procurement Specialist level. The Procurement Specialist Technical role has an expected salary range of $94,500 to $105,000, varying based on experience. The Sr Procurement Specialist Technical role has an expected salary range of $108,000 to $120,000, varying based on experience. Both roles come with a comprehensive benefits package that includes a bonus and 401(k).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a Technical Program and 2 years of experience OR 6 years of equivalent experience in lieu of the degree (for Procurement Specialist Technical)
Working knowledge of the Inventory, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable modules of Asset Suite 9 (Purchasing, Contracts, and Action Tracking); and eSourcing tool (for Procurement Specialist Technical)
Bachelor's degree in business or related field with 5 years related business experience, OR Associate's degree in business or related field with 7 years related business experience, OR High school diploma or equivalent with 9-years of related experience (for Sr Procurement Specialist Technical)
Understanding of commodities, suppliers, market alignments and supply concepts and technical and nontechnical clients (for Sr Procurement Specialist Technical)
Experience with inventory management software systems such as Passport, Asset Suite 9, Coupa, or similar platforms (for Sr Procurement Specialist Technical)
Working knowledge of purchasing functions, procurement technologies, and inclusive procurement and sourcing tools (for Sr Procurement Specialist Technical)

Nice To Haves

Prior Nuclear experience preferred (for Procurement Specialist Technical)
Prior procurement experience, highly preferred (for Procurement Specialist Technical)
Analytical skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving and independent decision making (for Procurement Specialist Technical)
Proficient PC and computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, Visio, Power Point, Asset Suite 9, PeopleSoft Hyperion), work processing, spreadsheet applications, eSourcing tool, flow charting and/or SQL database query development (for Procurement Specialist Technical)
Current E02 level Corporate Procurement or E02 Buyer experience within Constellation, highly preferred (for Sr Procurement Specialist Technical)
Ability to define problems, research, collect data, establish facts, identify root cause, maintain confidentiality, analyze data, and draw valid conclusions/recommendations (for Sr Procurement Specialist Technical)
Proficient PC and computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, Visio, Power Point, Asset Suite 9, PeopleSoft Hyperion), work processing, spreadsheet applications, eSourcing tool, flow charting and/or SQL database query development (for Sr Procurement Specialist Technical)
Ability to clearly communicate both orally and in writing and work effectively across business units, functional groups, multiple levels of the Corporation and external stakeholders (for Sr Procurement Specialist Technical)

Responsibilities

Implementation of the Supply Chain Process, inventory management, and investment recovery processes and programs.
Support Customer and Supplier needs are understood and addressed including Engineered Specifications, Terms and Conditions enforcement, and sourcing strategies to facilitate the contracted deliverables.
Participate in assigned network integration projects and deployments and ensure solutions are delivered to meet business requirements.
Support management of emergent supplier relationships, assist in the development of supplier performance metrics on an ongoing basis using a supplier performance monitoring system. Update current monitoring system information as necessary, visit key suppliers as needed and participate in long-range supplier alliance meetings.
Support the Business Units' Emergency Response activities as assigned.
Support the completion of technical evaluations, material classification, alternate replacement evaluation, and reverse engineering, and analysis of equipment and establishment of commercial grade dedication.
Support quality and cost objectives by developing and implementing sourcing strategies that ensure the total cost of materials and services purchased have considerable value and minimal risk.
Oversee all Customer and Supplier needs are understood and addressed including Engineered Specifications, Terms and Conditions enforcement, and sourcing strategies to facilitate the contracted deliverables.
Support and perform day to day process resolution including: un-enterable invoices, supplier changes and adds, unit of measure changes, economies of scale identification and changes. Investigate and correct issues associated with mismatch invoices; contracts, purchase orders, deliveries, shipping, expediting orders, quality, and receiving.
Manage emergent supplier relationships; assist in the development of supplier performance metrics on an ongoing basis using a supplier performance monitoring system.
Perform technical evaluations, material classification, alternate replacement evaluation, and reverse engineering, and analysis of equipment and establishment of commercial grade dedication.