Senior Procurement Specialist

California Water Service

Job Description :

The Senior Procurement Specialist coordinates and negotiates on behalf of the Company the purchases of materials, supplies, services, and equipment based on defined business requirements.

This position can be located at Customer Support Services (Company Headquarters) in San Jose, Torrance, East Los Angeles or Chico, California.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Responsible for or plays key role in major sourcing activities including commercial analysis, RFx (Request for Information, Request for Quote, Request for Proposal), proposal evaluation, award decision, negotiation, and contracting

Ensures achievement of the best value to the Company

Coordinates with departments and districts to create Scope of Work, define business requirements, qualify suppliers, and issue solicitations

Interfaces with suppliers to understand service capabilities, negotiates price and commercial terms, and resolve issues;

manages supplier performance collaboratively with key internal stakeholders

Works with key business functions to perform spend analysis and strategic sourcing studies to identify opportunities of optimizing procurement value

Leads or coordinates strategic sourcing effort for critical materials and services that have a major impact on business strategy and operations such as construction or professional service master contracts

Works with functions such as Legal, Engineering, and Operations on contracts, and ensures terms and conditions are supported and formally agreed to and authorized

Interprets contract provisions and resolves disputes; provides advice to management on contractual implications of the Company's or suppliers' actions

Provides functional advice and training in procurement activities to other employees

Works with Supplier Diversity Program Manager to support sourcing strategies designed to increase utilization of diverse suppliers

Assists in the identification, evaluation, and implementation of technology to support and improve procurement practices

Complies with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations and Procurement Policy as required; assists the Procurement Manager enforcing the policy.

Provides as needed support to audits

Attends meetings and training as directed by the Company

Performs other procurement duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field and / or equivalent relevant experience

Five years of experience as a procurement professional or contract administrator

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or other certifications in procurement or supply chain is a plus

Experience in utility or construction industry is a plus

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications

Proficient in the use of an enterprise-wide procurement system

Valid California Driver License

Salary Range :

Bakersfield or Chico, CA - $80,600 - $149,900

East Los Angeles or Torrance, CA - $85,800 - $$157,800

San Jose, CA - $96,500 - $179,200

Deadline to submit resume is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity.

California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Serviceand Washington Water Servicedo not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class.

The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.