Sr. Sourcing Manager

Inventory Planning and Management;Merchandise Planning and Buying;Purchasing Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Industry: Energy and Utilities Job Ref Code: 080182 PacifiCorp is one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, providing more than 1.6 million customers with reliable, efficient energy. Provides advice and counsel to management and client organizations. Conducts special studies and analyses, develops alternatives, presents recommendations to management and influences management decisions.  Researches, analyzes, develops and implements new strategies, programs, and/or processes in response to changing internal and external conditions. Responsibilities of this position include the following:  Identify, develop, source, negotiate, and manage long term preferred business relationships. Defines sourcing strategies to save money, mitigate risks, and leads and facilitates multi-functional teams across multiple locations.  Leads the development of business and commercial requirements, specifications, supply chain objectives, sourcing criteria, market and supplier evaluations, and proposal evaluations for major capital projects in excess of $25m. Develop and manage domestic and international sourcing and procurement polices and practices.  Manages, develops, prepares, reviews, modifies, distributes, issues and maintains:  Approved vendor lists, sourcing strategies, terms and conditions, bilateral agreements, requests for proposal, proposal evaluation criteria, supplier proposals, and purchase contracts.  Negotiate major project and construction initiatives and performance based contracts.  Procures engineering, construction services, capital equipment and "turnkey" multi-million dollar capital projects. Develop process driven practices and improvements ensuring evaluation of entire process from acquisition to disposal. Conducts pre-bid meetings and leads proposal analysis using life cycle costing, total cost of ownership and other complex financial analysis methods.   Ensure client satisfaction with assigned commodity and project procurement activities.  Develop and implement process changes to improve client satisfaction and reduce cost and manage risk.  Develop and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers.  Provide problem resolution sessions with internal customers and suppliers. Communicate concepts, data and recommendations to high levels of management.  Minimum requirements for this position include the following Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent in combination of  education and work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Seven years in capital services and equipment procurement.  Three years in supervisory or management capacity. Excels in dynamic and team-based environments where frequent use of judgment and high energy is a must. Familiarity with financial analysis tools such as ROI, TVM, NPV, among others. Demonstrated capability to successfully lead teams in the procurement of major complex strategic initiatives including engineered equipment and specialized services. Demonstrated capability to successfully negotiate and complete complex and sophisticated performance based contracts. Experience in utilizing risk management contract techniques including liquidated damages and surety requirements. Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques. Ability to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedures. Proficiency in computers, software applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project and related equipment. Ability to lead problem resolution sessions with internal customers and suppliers. Demonstrated knowledge of “e” enabled supply chain systems. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.  Ability to maintain complex records and files in SAP, and hard copy. High effectiveness in communicating concepts, data, and recommendations to management.  Understanding of  the use of outsourcing strategies, related issues and solutions. Knowledge of best practices relative to the Procurement and Sourcing function. Advanced project management and human relations skills. Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical and involved practices and techniques to complex procurement and sourcing projects, activities, and problems. Ability to travel as required.Preference will be given to candidates who meet the above requirements and have the following  Master's degree in business administration or related discipline. All offers of employment are contingent upons successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.