Sourcing Specialist

Great Plains Energy • $66K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or Business Operations, preferably in energy, utilities, manufacturing, or construction industries.
  • Ability to effectively manage complex sourcing events with cross-functional teams.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with PeopleSoft, Zycus, or other ERP software is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Model and implement business partner relationship management to ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Source and contract complex materials and services, adhering to procurement policies to maximize value and minimize risk.
  • Negotiate deviations from corporate procurement policies and finalize agreements.
  • Handle amendments to contracts and resolve purchase order discrepancies.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration on sourcing tasks within a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling options within designated work hours.
  • Occasional travel opportunities across the company’s territory.
  • Access to a supportive team environment focused on professional growth.
  • Potential for additional hours to meet project needs.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB TITLE: Sourcing Specialist II OR Sr - TDC Procurement

REQUISITION: CFO007K

DEPARTMENT: Procurement Services - Kansas City F&M Service Center or Topeka General Office

LOCATION: Kansas City, MO OR Topeka, KS

PAY RANGE:

Sourcing Specialist II - Min: $66,600 - Mid: $83,200 - 14A

Sr Sourcing Specialist - Min: $75,300 - Mid: $100,400 - 15A

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with flexibility within schedule. Job may require additional hours as required.

Position Summary:

The Sourcing Specialist serves as the Procurement representative supporting Transmission, Distribution and Corporate business partners for day-to-day, emergent, near-term, and long-term sourcing needs. The Sourcing Specialist identifies and manages key business relationships and opportunities to continually improve the customer relationship, performance, and engagement to the benefit of our customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate and model application of business partner relationship management principles and day-to-day execution of responsibilities to achieve expected results. Build customers' understanding of enterprise requirements and SCM strategic direction, in addition to seeking ways to improve customer satisfaction.
• Source and contract for complex materials and services, above the bid the threshold, often as part of a cross-functional team, in a manner consistent with procurement policies and plans that generates economic value and reduced risk.
• Review, negotiate, and obtain final approval of any deviations from corporate procurement policies and procedures and terms and conditions on Statements of Work and Master Agreements.
• Update contract changes via Amendments and resolves purchase order match exceptions.

Education and Experience Requirements:
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively increasing responsibility in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or Business Operations. Experience in the energy, utilities, manufacturing, or construction industry is preferred.
• Ability to execute on several complex sourcing events concurrently in a matrix organization and with off-site management.
• Intermediate skill level in using Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, CoPilot and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft, Zycus and/or other Supply Chain Management/ERP software is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field is not required however preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
• Effective multi-tasker, prioritizing, addressing, and advancing multiple projects/issues concurrently in a fast-paced environment, keeping relevant stakeholders informed.
• Ability to organize and execute sourcing events involving cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to apply basic understanding of procurement, risk management, supplier diversity, negotiating and contracting principles and best practices including applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to achieve successful results.
• Basic financial and analytical skills, effective oral and written communication, interpersonal and influence skills.

Licenses, Certificates, Bonding and/or Testing Required:

Must have a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions:

Primarily office working conditions with occasional field setting instances. Occasional travel may be required to facilities across the Evergy territory. Must have the ability to work additional hours on short notice. Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

About Great Plains Energy

Great Plains Energy Incorporated was a holding company based in Kansas City, Missouri that owned electric utility Kansas City Power and Light Company and Strategic Energy, LLC, an energy management company. KCP&L established the holding company on October 1, 2001. Great Plains acquired Aquila, Inc. in July, 2008. In 2014, it ranked #855 on the Fortune 1000 list. In 2016, Great Plains and Westar Energy announced merger plans, but this proposed merger was rejected by Kansas Corporation Commission utility regulators as unfavorable to Kansas consumers. A new merger plan with Westar was announced in 2017. As of May 24, 2018, this merger has been approved by both the Missouri Public Service Commission and Kansas regulators, with the combined company to be named Evergy. On October 7, 2019 the two operating companies officially changed names and rebranded to Evergy in the communities they serve.
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