Procurement Specialist - Irving, TX

Description KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Contracting & Procurement

• Draft and negotiate contracts, SOWs, etc. in Vistra’s contracting tool, including managing the redlining process.
• Facilitate internal stakeholder & legal review, resolving non-standard contract terms.
• Manage contract documents on an on-going basis - contract expirations, renewals, amendments, terminations, etc.
• Maintain accurate contract data in Vistra’s contracting and purchasing tools.
• Support the purchasing requisition to payment process, especially PO creation and resolution of invoicing exceptions.
• Facilitate regular supplier business reviews and issue resolution, as needed.

• Work with key stakeholders to gather business and technical requirements and at times lead cross-functional teams.
• Lead sourcing events (bids, RFIs, RFPs).
• Analyze spend and bids and develop cost models and savings estimates.
• Drive supplier selection process using score cards & assessing total cost of ownership.
• Support and promote Vistra’s supplier diversity program.
• Incorporate physical & cyber safety into daily work ethic and duties.

LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE.

• 5+ years of contracting/sourcing experience or other related experience.
• Operational business knowledge, with understanding of sourcing, procurement, contracting and supplier management process.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and strong analytical skills.
• Enthusiasm for driving optimum business outcomes.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to persuade others.
• Demonstrated understanding of common contract Terms & Conditions; capable of handling and escalating legal problems.
• Intermediate Microsoft office capabilities (Excel, Word).
• Ability to work with and manage confidential information.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills (CPM, CPSM, JD).

• Timely and efficient procurement of services for categories managed.
• 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.
• Timely management of contract expirations and renewals.

Supply Chain

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Irving, Texas

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