Senior Buyer

Sr. Buyer

The Sr. Buyer is responsible for the timely and efficient procurement of equipment, materials, supplies and services in accordance with established category strategies. Demonstrating a broad-based knowledge of the sourcing and procurement process, the position is expected to facilitate the RFP process, develop and use supplier evaluation criteria, conduct negotiations, manage the life cycle of contracts and purchase orders. This position will interface with other site work groups and manage supplier performance including issue resolution, and interact cross-functionally with internal clients and stakeholders

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Leading and supporting sourcing activities across all spend categories

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and category teams to gather business and technical requirements (statement of work) to facilitate the sourcing process
• Conduct market analysis to select suppliers based upon business value and need
• Support and promote Vistra's Supplier Diversity program through outreach and supplier development activities.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders as primary site contact for category teams

Contract development and management

Conducting transactional activities within the procurement process

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

3 years of relevant procurement / contracting experience (Power plant experience is preferred - can be included as relevant experience)

Understanding and awareness of sourcing, contract management, and the importance of managing suppliers to drive compliance and performance

Basic awareness of financial concepts and terminology, category management principles and the associated benefits of category strategies

Solid understanding of the sourcing process; ability to lead a lower complexity sourcing event from identifying potential suppliers, through bid, negotiation and award, recognizing diverse supplier opportunities where possible

Ability to effectively understand and conduct basic negotiations and recognize when escalation is necessary for resolution

Practitioner with demonstrated ability process and manage purchase orders, support eCommerce transactions, and effectively manage issues and stakeholders to guarantee policy, process and contract compliance

Understanding of legal risks and practical effects of contract terms and conditions; ability to negotiate red lines of common commercial terms, and recognize when incremental contract language is necessary to manage risk

Demonstrated awareness of the importance of project management process

Ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders, providing a high level of customer service while supporting departmental goals and the corporate vision, mission and strategy

Aptitude to mentor peers or other personnel on procurement processes, policies and practices

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience gained through college degree programs and / or certifications is applicable to above skills and experience

Key Metrics

Timely and efficient procurement of materials, supplies and services

Accountable for the creation of real value through management of bid events and supplier negotiations

Maintain accurate data in contracting and purchasing systems

Manage contract expirations and renewals

Timely escalation and resolution of issues and disputes