Senior Specialist, Generation Power

CenterPoint Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of company-wide supply chain strategies/sourcing plans for assigned commodities/services consistent with Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures. This role requires awareness of market and industry trends/conditions, corporate risk tolerance, quality and completeness of scope of work statements, market pricing, quality and delivery requirements, and other factors in the performance of duties. The Sourcing Specialist drives down total cost of ownership and contributes to the performance and profitability of the Company using supply chain expertise to deliver value through complete, effective market research, supplier strategy development, negotiation strategy planning, and effective contract/order writing and management. The Sourcing Specialist is required to interface and/or negotiate with Vendors, internal clients, lawyers, accountants, auditors, insurance agents, etc., to achieve total overall value to the Company, thus, must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently. This role involves developing, implementing, and managing strategies and plans to support the supply chain process for assigned commodities/services or areas of responsibilities consistent with corporate and department policies and procedures. It also includes researching and developing a working knowledge of the assigned commodities/services or areas of responsibilities, including how they are made, rendered, specification requirements, and how they are used by the Company. Additionally, the role involves researching and analyzing inventory consumption data, inventory levels, work order requirement(s) signals, outstanding delivery orders, and providing recommendations for ordering, supply chain process consideration, and/or improvement.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of five (5) years direct experience as a Sourcing Specialist with advanced proficiency in the Essential Duties / Responsibilities of that role.
Minimum of one (1) of the following or similar.

Responsibilities

Ensure end user requirements are satisfied, develop change management activities, promote end user adoption, provide training and monitor end user satisfaction and needs.
Ensure quality of sure, stable supply of materials/services, monitor the timeliness of the deliveries/performance, and identify patterns.
Assess and implement various methods of inventory (e.g., consignment or self-inventory) and requirements forecasting (MRP).
Work with client to formulate and define the scope and objective of purchases.
Monitor, prepare and present findings on important industry trends or abnormalities.
Provide expertise to ensure that Service Level Agreements meet the needs of the end-user client area.
Identify and pursue opportunities to lower the total cost of goods and services to enhance total enterprise cost of ownership; provide supply planning and analysis; and conduct supplier performance and relationship management.
Acquire and manage procurements; provide appropriate materials, supplies and services for day-to-day requirements, as well as, emergent work, overhauls, projects; and focus on the strategic procurement while conducting complex negotiations under aggressive time demands.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs
On-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution