Associate Sourcing Specialist/Sourcing Specialist
Date: Sep 25, 2024
Location: RICHMOND, VA, US, 23219
Company: Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we're looking for you. You won't just find a job here; you'll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.
We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Job Summary
Dominion Energy has an exciting opportunity on our Supply Chain Management team as either an Associate Sourcing Specialist or Sourcing Specialist, commensurate on selected candidate's skills. This position will be filled at our office in Clearinghouse location.
Associate Sourcing Specialist Duties:
Solicits quotes, technical documentation, and relevant terms and conditions.
Obtains standard materials and services from suppliers at the lowest cost, with consideration to quality, reliability, and need.
Negotiates, awards, and implements contracts and purchase orders.
Communicates with field and project personnel, to evaluate compliance with purchase contracts.
Resolves problems regarding material delivery, price discrepancies, quality issues, invoice discrepancies, and/or adjustment.
Sourcing Specialist Duties:
Conducts major spend analysis by supplier, commodity, or service. Identifies potential suppliers.
Develops and issues requests for proposal with complex pricing tables.
Analyzes supplier proposals, performs legal and insurance reviews, and performs net present value analysis.
Negotiates prices, delivery, insurance, performance, penalties, issue resolution, escalation, terms and conditions, and intellectual property agreements.
Identifies and obtains cost improvements for purchased materials and services from supplier, through negotiation and continuous management.
Develops and administers measurement tools on contract basis.
Performs trend analysis and identifies and implements process improvements.
Analyzes all cost and process aspects of assigned spend.
May lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives, including the development and implementation of complex sourcing strategies.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Associate Sourcing Specialist: 0 - 2 years related experience.
General knowledge of business and contract law.
General knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis.
General knowledge of materials and services delivery fulfillment processes.
Good verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Effective influence, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
Analytical skills.
Priority management skills.
Project management skills.
Computer proficiency.
Forecasting and trend analysis skills.
Value and cost analysis skills.
Ability to apply analytical skills to diverse issues.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to use sound business judgment.
Ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to customer needs.
Sourcing Specialist: 2+ years related experience.
In addition to the above experience, the Sourcing Specialist must also have:
Working knowledge of procurement practices, procedures, and policies.
Working knowledge of business and contract law.
Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis.
Knowledge of MRP, ERP, and purchasing and logistics systems and processes.
Effective human relations skills.
Experience with Excel, SAP, and Power BI, preferred.
General experience preferred in procuring general materials and services to include but not limited to (pipes, valves, fuel, lubricants, calibration, cable, telecommunication drilling, engineering services, facilities, transformers, construction services, transportation, fleet and vegetation management services).
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Bachelor
Preferred disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Office Work Environment 76 -100%
Travel Up to 25%
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
No Testing Required
Export Control
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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Nearest Major Market: Richmond
Job Segment: Logistics, Pre-Sales, RFP, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Operations, Sales
