Procurement Specialist

Key Accountabilities

• Sourcing
• Lead multiple sourcing events across categories under Luminant Fossil Operations
• Analyze spend and develop cost savings estimates
• Work with key stakeholders and Sourcing Managers to gather business and technical requirements (scope of work)
• Conduct market analysis to profile the commodity based on business value and buyer influence
• Contracting & Procurement
• Conduct supplier negotiations, including negotiating commercial and legal terms.
• Draft, implement and manage contract expirations, renewals, amendments, terminations, etc.
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Develop and manage suppliers capable of meeting safety, quality, cost, timing and technology expectations.
• Communication with internal stakeholders regarding their needs for materials and service, their perspective on supplier performance, etc.
• Conduct regular business reviews with suppliers to address any performance improvement plans, savings opportunities, innovation, market trends, etc.
• Supplier Diversity
• Support and promote Vistra’s supplier diversity program

• 5+ years managing large sourcing events and negotiating commercial & legal terms
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and strong analytical skills – able to construct/execute multiple analyses (e.g. TCO, NPV; cost‑price analyses) simultaneously§Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Certifications – CPM or CPSM preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

• Responsible for the timely and efficient procurement of equipment, materials, supplies and services for categories managed within Luminant Fossil Operations.
• Accountable for the creation of real value, including price savings, supplier productivity, and potential revenue generation through sourcing events and negotiations.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in supplier sourcing actions and communicate with key stakeholders
• Maintain accurate data in contracting and purchasing systems
• Manage contract expirations and renewals

Job Family:
Supply Chain

Company:
Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations:
Dallas, Texas

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