Duration: 36+ Months

Note: Virtual Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from a remote location after the onboarding period. However, virtual employees should live within a reasonable commute to the assigned Client Energy facility.

Job Description

This is the intermediate level of the Procurement classification hierarchy within the Nuclear Supply Chain organization.. Employees at this level solve more complex problems, with some areas of specialization, with general direction from Management.
Manage the procurement of products and services that align with Business Unit requirements and standards.
Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence.
They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that are fairly complex and varied.
Must have strategic sourcing experience including demonstrated experience in the following areas:

Responsibilities

Provides plant coverage (7/24) during outages and online in accordance with developed schedules.
Manages online coordinator role as primary responsibility
Participates on weekly rotating duty roster to support emergent Business Unit needs after hours and weekends.
Attains qualifications to approve purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders and contracts; track and expedite materials and parts for scheduled work and outages; support and perform other nuclear procurement functions as necessary.
Provides customer support as necessary to assist with material demands.
Provides advanced procurement services such as but not limited to expediting (managing and maintaining purchase orders and/or contracts with vendors), resolution of invoice mismatches, pricing, quantity, inventory, material transfer, logistic issues, support resolution to exceptions on terms and conditions with appropriate input from legal and others, utilize power advocate for bid events with limited direction by Management, etc. Promotes advanced procurement and generation of sustainable cost savings and inventory reduction savings.
Provides advanced guidance to the business unit on procurement processes, best sourcing options, materials management strategies including transfers, cost controls, and avoidance of procurement issues.
Develops and improves supplier relationships and ensures compliance with supplier agreements to help realize value added services and benefits. Acts as liaison between external suppliers and the Business Unit. Understands supplier capabilities establishes relationships with suppliers and negotiates cost savings and inventory reductions.
Demonstrates a strong sense of Business Unit and Supplier focus and cultivates Business Unit and Supplier relationships. For example, by providing customer service functions such as responding to customer inquiries and providing material status to support work schedules.
Ensures compliance with all related federal and state laws and regulations and Client Energy business standards.
Demonstrates advanced capabilities associated with analyzing and evaluating supplier performance.
Demonstrates advanced planning skills, organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and analytics skills
Managing daily, monthly, and quarterly reports.

Required/Basic Qualifications (Procurement Specialist)

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years’ work experience OR
Associates degree + 4 years’ work experience OR
High School/GED degree + 6 years’ work experience

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years related work experience
Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced analytical, business acumen & customer service skills
Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and proven desire to learn
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong multitasking skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced moderately stressful environment
Demonstrates advanced planning skills, organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and analytics skills
Uses sound procurement and inventory management practices, adheres to procedures, regulations and supports corporate strategic plans
Demonstrates advanced planning, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Purchasing experience.
Coordinator experience.
Customer Service experience.

Additional Job Description - Working Conditions

Virtual Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from a remote location after the onboarding period. However, virtual employees should live within a reasonable commute to the assigned Client Energy facility.
Incumbent will need to be within 60 miles of a Client Energy nuclear site
The assigned work location is Oconee Nuclear Station, Seneca SC.
Supporting duty schedules as defined by the function (may include after hours and weekend support)
May be occasionally around construction/maintenance activities
May require travel to other internal business locations/facilities.

Skills

Procurement
Purchase
Materials

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter Details

Name: Chiranjeevi

Email: chiranjeevi@ustechsolutionsinc.com

Internal Id: 25-53622

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $55.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote

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