Procurement Agent 3
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Job Description
Job Title: Procurement Agent 3
Contract: 12 months (Possible Extension)
Location: Rosemead & Pomona
Schedule: Hybrid with one day a week in office and additional days as needed.
DaytoDay Responsibilities/Workload:
Lead contracting category management and procurement functions of the Indirect Procurement organization and special projects.
Own business unit relationships up to senior and executive levels within assigned business unit(s) and leads portfolio reviews with business unit leadership to collaboratively plan and execute effective strategic sourcing strategies.
Act as Lead Contract Manager for a team of 12 other team members.
Negotiate contractual terms and other related commercial items to ensure Edison receives the best value possible while mitigating potential risk factors.
Maintain consistent interaction with suppliers and ensures adherence to established contracts.
Integrate work across relevant areas developing strategies to enhance productivity manage information and provide exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.
Assess work activities for consolidation opportunities.
Develop metrics to monitor area of responsibility gaps and implementing action plans to remediate.
Execute Purchase Orders Change Orders and Request for Proposals across various categories.
Lead contract management and supplier dispute resolution.
Train and consult peers and other stakeholders on the Procurement process.
Required Skills/Attributes:
Knows how to put to together presentations via PowerPoint and deliver presentations.
Desired Skills/Attributes
Bachelors Degree or higher in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business Administration Finance or related field.
Five (5) or more years of experience negotiating contracts for IT software hardware professional services and enduser licensing agreements.
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Experience with sourcing Technology related categories managing cybersecurity in the supply chain and with Agile Procurement and Project Management.
Ability to present recommendations and other communications regularly to all levels of the organization.
Experience with Ariba and SAP.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including oral presentations formal correspondence and contractual documentation group facilitation and negotiations.
Soft skills: knows how to keep composure
professionally knows how to push back and stand ground
asks questions knows how to peel the onion back
feels comfortable having a voice and knowing when to speak up
go getter can do attitude!
Education Requirement
A. High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must have: Ariba SAP PowerPoint Excel SAS ON PREM Cloud exp
Employment Type
Full Time
