Procurment & Contract Specialist

Overview

NV Energy Position Title : Procurement & Contract Specialist

Job ID : 10003034

Location : Las Vegas, NV, United States

Description

The Procurement and Contract Specialist is responsible for the sourcing of materials, equipment and services through the RFP process, including bidding and contract execution. The Procurement and Contract Specialist manages the review of requirements, gathering, tendering, structured evaluation process, pricing, and award of contract including contract negotiations, amendments and final execution. This position requires strong communication and customer service skills to facilitate communication and build relationships with business units, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes requisitions to ensure equipment, material and services are obtained in a timely fashion with an emphasis on quality, cost and availability. Analyzes purchase requisitions and determines trends which could potentially lead to improved processes. Issues purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Reviews business units scope documents and initiates requests for proposals. Utilizes tendering software to load event documents, communication through bid event with suppliers. Provides analysis of supplier proposals, total cost modeling, and recommendation for award in conjunction with business unit.
• Writes, evaluates, and negotiates contracts with vendors / suppliers and implements contracts to help manage Company risk.
• Adhere to procurement policy and procedures including reports review and accuracy for compliance and auditing.
• Works in conjunction with Business unit and internal staff to participate in meetings and resolve contractual or performance problems with suppliers.
• Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited school and three years related experience including one year contract experience. Candidates that do not possess a bachelor's degree must have a minimum of seven years related experience including one year contract experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of :

Demonstrated skills such as :

Equipment and Applications

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

General office environment. No special physical demands required.

NOTE : This position may be filled at a lower classification level than originally posted, such as a Buyer.

About Us

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

About the Team

At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Job Info

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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