Director, Procurement
Johnson City, TX, US, 78636
PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Headquarters - 201 S Ave F, Johnson City, TX 78636
$153,600.00 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits
*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for managing and directing the procurement process and contracted services in support of the Cooperative's strategic initiatives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Lead procurement staff and the processes for purchasing and contracting services
Evaluate and determine the proper procurement method for the acquisition of complex, formal and informal transactions
Oversee the evaluation of pricing and cost analysis for purchased goods and services
Facilitate the bidding process for purchasing goods and services
Develop and manage vendor performance and evaluation systems
Review and resolve supplier conflicts in conjunction with the Cooperative senior leadership
Develop and implement improvements for resolving contracted service issues while maintaining regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
Negotiate contract terms and conditions in coordination with the Legal Department
Review and execute contracts and purchase orders
Coordinate procurement and supply chain management activities
Develop and implement sourcing strategies and management of contracts
Gather and identify supply chain cost drivers to improve supplier performance
Benchmark procurement industry trends and practices to improve supplier performance
Prepare and conduct presentations to executive management and the Board of Directors
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Prepare and assist departments in preparation of procurement specifications
Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management and develop training material
Supervise the work of office, administrative or customer service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems
Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes
Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management and develop training material
Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems
Teach and instruct employees in job duties and company policies or arrange for training to be provided
Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action
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Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems
Recruit, instruct and supervise subordinates
Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff
Develop and manage department budget
Establish work priorities and activities
Recommend promotions, transfers, hires and other disciplinary action
Establish metrics and prepare monthly reports
Coordinate activities with other departments, suppliers and agencies
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities
A full range of supervisory activities, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for termination. This includes, but is not limited to, effectively communicating organizational policies and other information to subordinates, ensuring that employees have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Knowledge of purchasing principles, contracts, strategic sourcing and forecasting
Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing the purchasing of goods and services
Knowledge of how to benchmark trends to ensure that we remain competitive within the cooperative industry
Skilled in monitoring and managing performance
Skilled in establishing and communicating performance expectations and metrics
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Skilled in anticipating, identifying, analyzing and resolving conflict and problems
Skilled in negotiation techniques
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Ability to analyze department sourcing requirements and prepare adequate specifications for purchase
Ability to lead, direct, influence and motivate staff through daily operations and Cooperative changes
Ability to establish goals and objectives
Ability to manage, monitor, and review contracts, bids and purchase orders
Ability to interpret, explain and apply strategic sourcing principles and practices
Ability to write and review reports, correspondence, procedure manuals and training materials
Ability to understand and interpret contracts and bid documents.
Ability to analyze, interpret, review, develop, execute and finalize complex proposals
Ability to work across organizational boundaries with all levels of management and employees
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
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Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)
Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Ten years of directly related experience in a public utility sector or similar field.
Five years of leadership experience
Directly related experience may substitute for education
Valid driver's license
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds
The employee may be required to travel
Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.
Position Open Until Filled
Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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