Senior Commodity Specialist

Career finder•Berwyn, IL

5d•$76,933 - $143,768

About The Position

WBS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Senior Commodity Specialist in our Chicago, Illinois location. WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication. If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.Job Summary The Commodity Specialist is responsible for managing major strategic sourcing initiatives and strategic agreements that represent a large spend, are of vital importance, or expose the company to a high level of risk, in support of company Business Units, Departments, and Corporate objectives. The Commodity Specialist works with the Portfolio Teams to ensure achievement of corporate goals, including SDI participation, customer satisfaction, and financial goals. This is a job family posting (Commodity Specialist, and Senior Commodity Specialist) and experience will be the determining factor.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead complex procurement projects with significant scopes and value, including cross functional team management and project management skills
Demonstrated knowledge and application of e-Business strategies including online bidding, reverse auctions, use and development of auction and e-catalog strategies, and procure to pay technologies.
Demonstrated experience and application of We Energies’ established sourcing methodology including total cost modeling, negotiations, knowledge of contract terms and conditions and materials management concepts and techniques, e-business experience, contract management, and understanding of internal and external market forces and their impact on the company.
Proficiency of e-Procurement tools, including reverse auctions, electronic request for proposals, Projects module, Sourcing Plan, and market intelligence.
Bachelors degree Supply Chain, Business or related discipline
5+ years of related experience
Knowledge of business unit operations and objectives is desirable.
Customer focus
Understanding mutual benefit and growth opportunities in strategic agreements
Organization and planning
Composure and adaptability
In-depth knowledge of Supply Chain and Company policies and procedures
Innovative ideas and approaches for procurement strategies and methodology
Commodity expertise
Interpersonal communication
Interpersonal effectiveness – building and maintaining ongoing effective working relationships
Negotiation experience
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines
Knowledge of SAP
Strong written and oral communication skills
Problem-solving abilities

Nice To Haves

Ability to handle multiple tasks
Experience with Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Implement strategic approaches to sourcing goods/services to achieve superior business results that satisfy business unit, department and corporate objectives
Ensure internal business unit customer needs are met
Develop detailed sourcing plans
Ensure the key strategies of the Supply Chain sourcing plan are delivered according to plan
Provide commercial management for major initiatives
Communicate vital market, contract, and supplier information to business units
Establish cross-functional teams consisting of suppliers and company stakeholders and provide leadership, coaching, and support to team members to insure the team’s success
Being knowledgeable of the markets for the commodities and services which are sourced to ensure that the Company is receiving competitive value
Measure supplier performance to sourcing goals/key performance indicators
Provide work direction to Sourcing Analysts to coordinate material planning and inventory management
Perform ongoing market analysis to ensure competitive pricing
Prepare and lead complex negotiations with suppliers
Actively seek and utilize MBE/WBE suppliers to support and achieve corporate goals