JOB SUMMARY
This position leads a team of Buyers and is responsible for working with Category Management to issue purchasing transactions for business units in support of Southern Company business units. This position will report to the SCM Transaction Manager and leads direct reports to ensure day to day execution of procurement transactions are completed in a timely manner including processing Purchase Requisitions (PR), Request for Quotations (RFQ), review of offers upon receipt from bidders, cost & price analysis, negotiations in accordance with company policies and procedures, risk assessment, maintenance of priced line-item contracts and issuance of purchase orders. Reviews direct report's work to ensure that all terms and conditions are met, and any problems are identified or resolved/mitigated in a timely manner.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Experience Knowledge and Skills In depth knowledge of Supply Chain policies and procedures, as well as comprehensive knowledge of the SoCo Contract Manual Comprehensive knowledge of principles for purchasing transactions Comprehensive knowledge of SCM Technology Proven analytical skills to evaluate metrics, perform trend analysis, market research, and pricing strategies Must be able to demonstrate general principles for bidding techniques, cost and price analysis, as well as negotiations Must be able to demonstrate effective communication (both verbal and written) skills with the ability to interface with customers, engineers, suppliers and executives, at all levels Excellent problem solving and organizational skills required Must demonstrate strong internal customer focus and commitment to customer value Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with short "turn around" times and handle multiple activities, Supply Chain requests and customers simultaneously. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Job Responsibilities will include but not be limited to performance management, workforce planning, Category Management support initiatives, workload assignment, directing the daily activities of other Buyers. Other responsibilities include:
