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Posted 2 days agoAssociate Supply Chain Sourcing & Contracting Specialist, Capital Projects
at Xcel Energy
Minneapolis, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Associate Supply Chain Sourcing & Contracting Specialist, Capital Projects Position Summary With guidance from Supply Chain Capital Project Specialists, develop and execute engineering, procurement, & construction (EPC), engineered equipment, and construction services contract project sourcing strategies aligned with business stakeholder priorities for capital projects up to $30M.
- Utilize construction project contract expertise to procure EPC/turnkey contracts.
- Support strategies to achieve project savings targets.
- Support negotiations for commercial terms and contracts with suppliers.
- Manage risk mitigation and post award contract management plans, including KPIs and supplier reviews. Essential
- Develop should cost models and project justifications.
- Execute bidding events.
- Facilitate bid evaluation teams to analyze proposals and award business.
- Ensure invoices have proper supporting documentation and payment is not in excess of materials delivered or value of work completed.
- Support contractor training and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Negotiate contracts representing company interests in purchases associated with capital projects.
- Analyze, verify, and negotiate modifications, changes, or additional work orders that were not part of the original contract or purchase scope.
- Support dispute resolution and contract adjustments with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Create and manage project plans for sourcing goods and services.
- Integrate sourcing and business project plans to develop enterprise-wide standardization of technology and equipment specifications.
- Maintain relationships with stakeholders and communicate sourcing project status.
- Execute post award contract management plans, including KPIs.
- Facilitate reviews with suppliers that contractor commitments and progress milestones are tracked in accordance with contractual terms & conditions and full value to the project is achieved.
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure supplier commitments and progress milestones are met and project value is achieved.
- Collaborate with Category Managers to support project needs in alignment with category strategies.
- Manage supplier relationships as assigned.
- Develop and support capital project risk management strategies.
Requirements
- Requirements Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Requires one year of procurement, sourcing, or logistics experience.
- Project management experience is a plus.
- Requires knowledge and expertise in sourcing and supply chain management principles.
- Willing to pursue and maintain Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and
- experience with purchasing and sourcing systems is required.
- Requirements MBA and Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification or other supply chain certification preferred.
Experience
- Three years of procurement or sourcing experience, including some construction project contract experience.
Benefits
- Manage contract risks and assemble documentation to obtain project specific insurance.
- Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $120,000.00 per year This position is eligible for the following
- benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition
Contact
- Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com .
- ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users.
- If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Additional details
- Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
- Responsibilities With guidance, execute contracting and procurement strategy/tactics for smaller capital projects, sourcing for complex goods and services.
- Participate in defining technical bid requirements, specifications, and specialized terms & conditions as required.
- With guidance, apply contract knowledge, diligence, and integration of all contract components to ensure efficient project delivery management.
- Assist in the development, refinement, and application of the project delivery contracting strategy.
- With guidance, establish post award contract management plans.
- Apply contract law knowledge to administer all project contract agreements and contractual forms.
- Limit company liability by ensuring proper documentation. Minimum
- Contract knowledge and negotiation skills required.
- Up to 20% travel; driver's license required. Preferred