Procurement Specialist

Contracting & Procurement

• Draft and negotiate contracts, SOWs, etc. in Vistra’s contracting tool, including managing the redlining process
• Facilitate internal stakeholder & legal review, resolving non-standard contract terms
• Manage contract documents on an ongoing basis – contract expirations, renewals, amendments, terminations, etc.
• Maintain accurate contract data in contracting and purchasing tools
• Support PO creation and resolution of invoicing exceptions and guide buyers as needed

Sourcing

• Lead sourcing events (bids, RFIs, RFPs) across categories
• Analyze spend and bids and develop cost savings estimates
• Work with key stakeholders and Category Managers to gather business and technical requirements (scope of work)
• Drive supplier selection process using score cards & assessing total cost of ownership
• Support and promote Vistra’s supplier diversity program
• Incorporate safety into daily work ethic and buying decision process

Category Management

• Team with Category Manager on strategies and contracting needs

• 5 years of contracting/sourcing experience
• Operational business knowledge, with understanding of sourcing, procurement, contracting and supplier management process
• Demonstrated ability to conduct the sourcing process including preparation activities & running e-sourcing events
• Demonstrated problem-solving and strong analytical skills
• Enthusiasm for driving optimum business outcomes
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to persuade others
• Demonstrated strong understanding of common contract Terms & Conditions, including practical and risk impacts of those terms
• Experienced in negotiation preparation and tactics
• Intermediate Microsoft office capabilities (Excel, Word)
• Ability to work with and manage confidential information
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills (CPM, CPSM, JD)

• Value delivered to the organization through multiple value levers (price savings, cost avoidance, etc.) as measured on an annualized and NPV basis
• Operational improvement (a) timely procurement of equipment, supplies and services, (b) accurate data in contracting and purchasing systems, (c) manage contract expirations & renewals
• Inclusion of small and diverse suppliers as measured by inclusion of suppliers in bid opportunities and awards
• Managing own- and third-party safety performance by leveraging learning events to identify corrective actions