Job Description
The Supply Chain Organization includes a staff of more than 650 sourcing managers, buyers, analysts, materials planners, supplier diversity, and warehouse personnel. Our mission is to deliver cost effective and valued supply chain services through strategic, diverse, and sustainable business solutions. Our work requires close integration with all lines of business, finance, and our suppliers.
NRD Position Summary:
Works with internal Line of Business (LOB) clients and the Supply Chain team tosource, negotiate, execute and implement contracts for the procurement of goods andservices for clients in assigned functional areas.
Supports governance and compliance of contract approval process from sourcing andcontract initiation to contract creation, and through the contract award process.
Works to enhance client experience with Supply Chain by demonstrating aptitude indriving strategic value and operational excellence to meet client needs.
Collaboratively works with client partners and Supply Chain team members indeveloping and amending all types of contracts between PG&E and suppliers, whichmay include Master Service Agreements.
The Associate classification is developmental, expected to work with higher level Specialists to develop skills and expertise. This is a temporary position.
Responsibilities
* Creates, reviews, and issues purchase requestions (PRs) if needed, purchase orders and simple contracts, regardless of type. Executes up to signing authority.
* Ensures all PRs, purchase orders and contract documents comply with all PG&E policies, processes and procedures, including federal and state compliance requirements.
* Manages transactions through the transactional procurement (i.e., procure-to-pay) process, including tracking of requisitions and contract development status, and providing updates on status of PR's when requested.
* Processes Return Material Authorizations for materials purchases, as needed.
* Maintains accurate records in procurement systems
* Works with the Supply Chain team to identify and maintain catalogs in procurement systems.
* Gather documentation and compliance requirements and approvals to submit new vendor setups and collaborate with stakeholders for supplier profile updates in procurement systems.
* Engages Women, Minority, and Disabled Veteran business enterprises from among PG&E approved vendors to support supplier diversity goals.
*Works with the LOB to ensure that contracts can be properly administered.
* Collaborates with LOB partners and Supply Chain team members to develop,
write, and negotiate new contracts and renewals (i.e., all types of contracts between PG&E and suppliers) of low to medium complexity.
* Leads and/or assists in running Quick Bids and other quote and bid events.
* Consults and trains LOB on the Supply Chain process; utilizes training materials as available.
* Provides support in interpreting contractual language for contracts of low to medium level of complexity.
* May proactively review Supply Chain processes across LOBs to identify areas of improvement.
* Provides peer review of contracts and other quality control and assurance activities for contracts and purchase orders when needed.
*May process simple master service agreement change orders as needed.
Required Skills & Experience
* Bachelor's Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience
* Two years of work experience in contract and/or project management or other supply chain or related discipline
*Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
*Strong attention to details
*Ability to work in team environment
*Ability to work on multiple issues and tasks
*Possesses general technical knowledge with ability and desire to continue increasing business and technical knowledge base
*Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
*Ability to prioritize, plan, perform and communicate activities, both in written andverbal form
*Good interpersonal skills and team focus
*Ability to interface effectively with the line of business up to the Director level
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
* Previous PG&E Experience
*Ability to learn and become proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning/Procurement systems used by PG&E (e.g., SAP, Ariba, etc.)
Advanced SAP and Ariba skills (or advanced skills on similar procurementsystems)
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.