Job Description

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Purchasing Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you will support and develop high impact sourcing strategies for the energy infrastructure of tomorrow in areas such as transportation electrification, energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy storage, customer experience, and Information Technology within the Indirect Procurement (IP) team. The IP team manages over $1.2 billion in annual spend across Information Technology software and hardware, clean energy, e-Mobility, energy efficiency, customer experience, professional services, digital acceleration efforts, and other categories.

As a Specialist, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

A day the life - Get ready to think big, work smart and shine brightly!

* Support development and optimization of sourcing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
* You will lead/participate in Terms & Conditions negotiations, competitive solicitation, supplier selection, achievement of applicable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), contract negotiation and development.
* Represent the Company as a primary contact in transactions involving the purchase, lease, or licensing of materials, supplies, equipment, services, and/or technology.
* Participate in and may direct development, negotiation, and procurement of moderately complex purchase orders, change orders, requests for proposals, and contracts/agreements.
* Negotiate Terms & Conditions and amendments to contracts/agreements as required.
* Ensure achievement of the best value to the organization by coordinating the bid process and making recommendations for contract awards of moderate value.
* May participate in or lead strategic sourcing studies, forecasts, and cost projections with moderate impact on business and operational strategy.
* Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, as well as corporate managers, supervisory and non-supervisory personnel.
* Interpret contract provisions, resolves unusual or politically sensitive disputes, and resolves complicated invoice and payment issues.
* Provide advice, solutions, and recommendations on decisions having moderate to major impact on the organization.
* May make final decisions consistent with organizational authorization levels.
* On occasion may provide functional direction to other agents.

Qualifications
The essentials

* Three years of experience in purchasing, contract management and/or negotiating contracts.

The preferred

* Experience using SAP software in a purchasing environment, and utilizing Ariba Sourcing, Contracting, and P2P modules.
* Knowledge and decision-making experience of purchasing practices and policies, and knowledge of procurement contracts and standard terms and conditions.
* Experience with industry best practices, standards, utility regulations, procedures and compliance as they relate to purchasing.
* Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously, and analyzing information and making strategic decisions regarding scope, impact, policy, development, and implementation.
* Bachelors degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
* CPM, CPSM, CPCM, CCCM, and/or PMP certification(s).

You should know

* Visit our Candidate Resources page to get important information related to benefits/perks, testing, candidate tips, hiring process, and more! https://www.edisoncareers.com/page/show/Candidate-Resources
* Relocation does not apply to this position.
* Applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. We invite you to visit our Candidate Resource page for further information and to access information guides. For information guides, please reference test 8203. Candidates who have previously passed this assessment, in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.
* This posting reflects a total of 3 positions within our Supply Chain organization.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. Were fueling thekind of innovation thats changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, youll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.