Sourcing Specialist/Senior Sourcing Specialist

Dominion Energy•Richmond, VA

48d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we're looking for you. You won't just find a job here; you'll find your career. Review the position below and apply today. We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility. Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position. This position does not offer relocation assistance. Job Summary Dominion Energy an exciting opportunity on our Supply Chain Management team as a Sourcing Specialist or Senior Sourcing Specialist, commensurate on selected candidate's skills. This position can be filled at our office at our Clearinghouse location in Richmond, VA. The level of the positions will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Sourcing Specialist Duties: Conducts major spend analysis by supplier, commodity, or service. Identifies potential suppliers. Develops and issues requests for proposal with complex pricing tables. Analyzes supplier proposals, performs legal and insurance reviews, and performs net present value analysis. Negotiates prices, delivery, insurance, performance, penalties, issue resolution, escalation, terms and conditions, and intellectual property agreements. Identifies and obtains cost improvements for purchased materials and services from supplier, through negotiation and continuous management. Develops and administers measurement tools on contract basis. Performs trend analysis and identifies and implements process improvements. Analyzes all cost and process aspects of assigned spend. May lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives, including the development and implementation of complex sourcing strategies. May perform other duties as assigned. Senior Souring Specialist Duties: Conducts major spend analysis by supplier, commodity, or service. Identifies potential suppliers. Develops and issues requests for proposal with complex pricing tables. Analyzes supplier proposals, performs legal and insurance reviews, and performs net present value analysis. Negotiates prices, delivery, insurance, performance, penalties, issue resolution, escalation, terms and conditions, and intellectual property agreements. Identifies and obtains cost improvements for purchased materials and services from supplier, through negotiation and continuous management. Develops and administers measurement tools on contract basis. Performs trend analysis, and identifies and implements process improvements. Analyzes all cost and process aspects of assigned spend. May lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives, including the development and implementation of complex sourcing strategies.

Requirements

Sourcing Specialist: 2 - 4 years related experience. NOTE: A partial year of related work experience of 6 month or greater can be considered towards one year of qualification.
Working knowledge of procurement practices, procedures, and policies.
Working knowledge of business and contract law.
Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis.
Knowledge of MRP, ERP, and purchasing and logistics systems and processes.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Effective human relations skills.
General experience preferred in procuring general services to include but not limited to (telecommunication drilling, engineering, facilities, transportation, fleet, construction, and vegetation management services).
Senior Sourcing Specialist: 5+ years related experience.
Working knowledge of procurement practices, procedures, and policies.
Working knowledge of business and contract law.
Working knowledge of accounting principles.
Working knowledge of company systems, processes, and/or interfaces.
Operational knowledge of supplier relations, priority management, and tactical planning.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated effective influence, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
Analytical skills.
Work management skills.
Effective human relations skills.
Project management skills.
Computer proficiency.
Forecasting and trend analysis skills.
Value and cost analysis skills.
Negociation skills.
Ability to apply analytical abilities to diverse issues.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to use sound business judgment.
Ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to customer needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP.
(Note: A Master's degree will count as one year of experience. A partial year of six months or more will be rounded up to one year).

Responsibilities

Conducts major spend analysis by supplier, commodity, or service.
Identifies potential suppliers.
Develops and issues requests for proposal with complex pricing tables.
Analyzes supplier proposals, performs legal and insurance reviews, and performs net present value analysis.
Negotiates prices, delivery, insurance, performance, penalties, issue resolution, escalation, terms and conditions, and intellectual property agreements.
Identifies and obtains cost improvements for purchased materials and services from supplier, through negotiation and continuous management.
Develops and administers measurement tools on contract basis.
Performs trend analysis and identifies and implements process improvements.
Analyzes all cost and process aspects of assigned spend.
May lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives, including the development and implementation of complex sourcing strategies.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

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