Supply Chain Specialist - Strategic Sourcing/ Supplier Relationship Management

Oncor Electric Delivery • Fort Worth, TX

6d • $112,951 - $150,601 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Specialist is a key role providing expertise and support for a broad range of responsibilities in Supply Chain that may include Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Risk Management, and Supplier Relationship Management. The Strategic Sourcing organization is structured to drive value for Oncor and ensure that the key functions of the Sourcing Lifecycle are executed successfully.

Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate a broad range of terms and conditions in highly competitive settings.
• Ability to build agreement and positively influence team outcomes.
• Ability to work with and manage confidential information.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 6-7 years of direct experience in sourcing, procurement, and/or contract management is required.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related fields of study are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and/or Certifications or Professional Credentials in Supply Chain are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with utility industry experience are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with direct experience in Supplier Relationship and/or Risk Management are encouraged to apply.
• Strong experience in managing suppliers across a number of contractual and service level commitments including, but not limited to: business and consulting professional services, information technology/telecom, and/or specialized business programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage or support supplier sourcing and selection process, including: Request for Proposal (RFP) development, pre-bid supplier conferences, evaluation of suppliers, and supplier selection.
• Engage within Oncor and externally to develop strategic sourcing plans and business intelligence.
• Develop supplier evaluation and scoring methodology to be used during supplier selection.
• Utilize sourcing and procurement expertise to expand the base of qualified suppliers, when appropriate.
• Manage or support contract development and execution process, including: developing terms and conditions, engaging with key Oncor participants on the creation of supporting contract documentation (such as compensation schedule, performance measures, insurance requirements, etc.), and managing appropriate internal stakeholder reviews for contract execution.
• Develop communication and reporting strategy to ensure that key Oncor participants are kept informed.
• Review, communicate, and manage upcoming contract expirations.
• Monitor contract spend and proactively communicate upcoming limits to ensure actual spend does not exceed contractual spend.
• Track and manage insurance requirements, for both new suppliers and existing suppliers.
• Actively support and promote Oncor’s Supplier Development and Engagement program, including: ensuring that historically underutilized businesses are included in sourcing initiatives, that contract terms and conditions properly reflect Oncor’s commitment to the utilization to a broad group of suppliers and expectations of suppliers doing business with Oncor, and tracking and reporting spend with historically underutilized business.
• Utilize a disciplined approach in the management of the activities of contract compliance, supplier performance, agreement governance, and ongoing supplier development.
• Utilize a model to manage the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process that distributes roles and responsibilities to the appropriate individual – the process is managed by Supply Chain, but roles and responsibilities may be delegated to the business operations, as applicable.
• Formalize and implement periodic supplier segmentation, contract performance review, supplier risk assessment and measurement of supplier performance related to contractual terms and conditions.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed service levels, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements, escalating risks or gaps as needed.
• Support the identification, documentation, and tracking of supplier risks, including financial, operational, and compliance-related risks.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, and Business Operations) to ensure supplier governance activities are executed consistently.
• Maintain accurate supplier documentation, including contracts, risk assessments, performance reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Support continuous improvement activities by identifying opportunities to strengthen supplier performance, mitigate risk, and improve overall supplier engagement.
• Ensure alignment of supplier risk management activities with company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

Benefits

• Annual incentive program
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• 401k match for student debt program
• Cash balance pension plan
• Adoption Assistance
• Mental health resources
• Employee resource groups
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury
• Commuter benefits
• Electric vehicle incentive program
• Appliance purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED