Supply Chain Business Unit Representative
Location:
Tempe, AZ, US
Date: Nov 26, 2025
Requisition ID : 19524
Join us in building a better future for Arizona!
SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.
Why Work at SRP
At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That's why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.
SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:
Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
Short and long-term disability plans
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
Summary
Serves as a strategic liaison between Supply Chain & Flight Services (SC&FS) and internal/external business partners to ensure alignment between SC&FS capabilities and business objectives. This role drives value through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. The Supply Chain Business Unit Representative (SCBUR) develops a deep understanding of supply chain strategy, business processes (e.g., procure-to-pay, requisition-to-delivery), and technology needs to support initiative prioritization, risk assessment, and opportunity identification. Acting as a strategic advisor, the SCBUR integrates SC&FS services into business roadmaps, governance, and service delivery, while partnering with technology teams to define requirements, improve processes, and manage change. Strong relationships and a customer-centric approach are key to building trusted partnerships and supporting senior leadership in decision-making.
What You'll Do
Understand business goals and priorities to ensure SC&FS services align with strategic needs.
Act as a trusted liaison between business units and SC&FS, fostering collaboration.
Represent business interests in enterprise roadmaps and reprioritization efforts.
Partner with leaders to identify and prioritize initiatives that deliver value.
Build relationships across functions to drive convergence and results.
Collaborate with IT and technology teams to define requirements and evaluate capabilities.
Maintain communication between business units and SC&FS leadership on enterprise initiatives.
Serve as a subject matter expert and governance partner for SC&FS.
Manage and prioritize SC&FS service requests based on business needs.
Translate business requirements into actionable deliverables.
Communicate regularly with stakeholders to manage expectations and deliver solutions.
Establish feedback loops to measure satisfaction and improve service delivery.
Provide responsive support across business projects.
Collaborate with teams across Procurement, Logistics, Hauling, Flight Services, Materials Management, Supplier Management, Supplier Diversity, and Investment Recovery.
Stay informed on SRP and SC&FS policies, procedures, and standards.
Lead additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Ensure services deliver measurable value and meet intended outcomes.
Track project progress through completion.
Define and monitor KPIs and SLAs to assess service quality.
Gather feedback to address performance gaps and improve services.
Partner with IT to implement process improvements.
Report on post-implementation success metrics.
What It Takes To Succeed
Strong relationship-building and communication skills (verbal, written, presentation).
Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
Ability to understand complex technical concepts and business processes.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement (preferred).
Familiarity with SC&FS functions and ability to navigate ambiguity.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
Knowledge of systems such as Maximo, SAP, Aravo, and Ariba (preferred).
Experience
A minimum of 10 years of related experience is required (if no degree, 14 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling 14 years).
Education
A bachelor's degree related to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.
Testing and Certifications
Preferred certifications:
Certified Professional of Supply Management (CPSM)
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
SCPro Certification (CSCMP)
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP®)
Hybrid Workplace
SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.
Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement
To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.
Work Authorization
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
