8515B Sr Procurement Analyst

PSEG•Newark, NJ

22h•$93,600 - $148,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Procurement Analyst for PSEG will manage the Procurement of Construction Services for the PSEG Capital Projects portfolio. Manage the procurement process for Civil and Electrical purchase orders, contract development, innovative sourcing, renewals, re-source recurring contractual commitments and manage emergent work in support of operations while maintaining compliance with enterprise procurement policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 year of Procurement, Contract Management, Strategic Sourcing, or other business related experience, preferably in the utility industry. In lieu of a degree, those with a minimum of 10 years of procurement experience may be considered.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel.
Ability to successfully analyze and presents data to multiple levels of the organization.
Demonstrated experience in supporting cross-functional teams.
Experience with e-Procurement systems such as ARIBA / SAP and RFP sourcing tools such as PowerAdvocate
Experience preparing RFx documents (e.g., terms and conditions, pricing structures, scope of work, Q&A, schedules, evaluation criteria) and subsequent responses, as required.
Receive and evaluate bids or proposals against RFx or other requirements.
Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation and development.
Negotiate terms, pricing, scope and other issues with vendor(s) as necessary to achieve the desired results.
Prepare recommendations or other documents to adequately document decision making information for long term record keeping.
Research and analyze spend data and provide recommendations for process improvements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with some presentation experience.
Proficiency in personal computer applications including Microsoft Office suite.
The job requires driving to company locations and off-site assignments and events, must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driver history.
Compliance with the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Nice To Haves

Graduate level degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Law
Experience procuring / sourcing services and materials for construction services via an eRFx process
Experience with complex problem solving and innovative sourcing strategies
Lean Six Sigma knowledge and/or hands-on implementation experience
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designate

Responsibilities

Initiates and coordinates procurement activities, which include preparation of bid packages, conducting pre-bid meetings, site visits, evaluating bids, negotiating terms & conditions, issue contracts, amendments, purchase orders and change orders as required.
Independently negotiates and settles supplier claims and back-charges with guidance provided as needed.
Fosters and implements process improvement initiatives.
Client relationship management.
Communicating contractual commitments.
Representing PSEG in the external marketplace.
Must have general knowledge of the sourcing process and project management.