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Job Summary

The Procurement Specialist’s primary responsibilities include minimizing risk through negotiating supplier contracts and delivering value to the business, including price savings. This role is expected to collaborate with internal stakeholders on their objectives and requirements, with suppliers on bids, negotiations and issue resolution, amd with Legal and other groups on contracting exceptions.
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Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Contracting & Procurement

·Draft and negotiate contracts, SOWs, etc. in Vistra’s contracting tool, including managing the redlining process

·Facilitate internal stakeholder & legal review, resolving non-standard contract terms

·Manage contract documents on an on-going basis - contract expirations, renewals, amendments, terminations, etc.

·Maintain accurate contract data in Vistra’s contracting and purchasing tools

·Support the purchasing requisition to payment process, especiallyPO creation and resolution of invoicing exceptions

·Facilitate regular supplier business reviews and issue resolution, as needed

Sourcing

·Work with key stakeholders to gather business and technical requirements and at times lead cross-functional teams

·Lead sourcing events (bids, RFIs, RFPs)

·Analyze spend and bids and develop cost models and savings estimates

·Drive supplier selection process using score cards & assessing total cost of ownership

·Support and promote Vistra’s supplier diversity program

·Incorporate physical & cyber safetyinto daily work ethic and duties

**LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

•5+ years of contracting/sourcing experience or other related experience

•Operational business knowledge, with understanding of sourcing, procurement, contracting and supplier management process

•Demonstrated problem-solving and strong analytical skills

•Enthusiasm for driving optimum business outcomes

•Strong written and oral communication; ability to persuade others

•Demonstrated understanding of common contract Terms & Conditions; capable of handling and escalating legal problems

•Intermediate Microsoft office capabilities (Excel, Word)

•Ability to work with and manage confidential information

•High school diploma or equivalent

•Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills (CPM, CPSM, JD)

Key Metrics

•Timely and efficient procurement of services for categories managed
•Creation of real value, including price savings, supplier productivity, and potential revenue generation through sourcing events and negotiations.
•Lead cross functional teams in supplier sourcing actions and communicate with key stakeholders
•Maintain accurate data in contracting and purchasing systems
•Timely management of contract expirations and renewals

Job Family

Supply Chain

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.

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Procurement Specialist - Irving, TX

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

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