Luminant

Senior Buyer

LocationIrving, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

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Job Summary

The Senior 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. The position will also manage supplier performance including issue resolution, and interact cross-functionally with internal clients and stakeholders


Job Description

PREFERENCE IS FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE TO BE BASED AT


BELLINGHAM PLANT - Bellingham, MA


LIBERTY PLANT - Eddystone, PA


LAKE ROAD PLANT - Dayville, CT


ONTELAUNEE PLANT - Reading, PA

HOWEVER, POSITION MAY BE BASED AT ANY VISTRA ENERGY/LUMINANT LOCATION


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

Conduct supplier negotiations, including negotiation of commercial and legal terms
Draft and author Contracts and MSA’s to support the purchase of goods and services
Manage contract documents on an on-going basis including expirations, renewals, statement of work (SOW) revisions, change orders, and amendments.


Conducting transactional activities within the procurement process

Process purchase requests and issue purchase orders within Vistra’s procure-to-pay platform
Communicate effectively with suppliers using expediting skills as needed to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
Ensure contractors performing high risk services are pre-qualified and compliant with safety and insurance requirements
Resolve or escalate any vendor disputes or issues as necessary
Cover Emergency after hours and weekend on-call support on a rotating basis


Education, Experience & SKill Requirements

3 years of relevant procurement/contracting 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 buyers, 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


Job Family


Supply Chain


Company


Luminant Generation Company LLC


Locations


Irving, TexasTexas

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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