Vendor Sourcing Spec II

Description

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by:
Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation bonus (if applicable)
• Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP

The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

The Vendor Sourcing Specialist II plays a key role in supporting Southwest Power Pool’s enterprise procurement by managing multiple aspects of vendor sourcing activities to maximize value and ensure compliance with purchasing policies. This position partners closely with internal business owners and cross-functional teams to facilitate vendor sourcing activities, including requests for quotes (RFQs), contract negotiations, purchasing processes, and contract renewals.

• Ensure vendor contracts are clearly defined, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational policies and strategic objectives
• Develop RFQs and evaluate vendor proposals to ensure competitive bidding and alignment with SPP’s purchasing policy and supply chain strategy
• Negotiate vendor contracts to achieve cost-effective, risk-mitigated, and value-added outcomes
• Coordinate renewal activities for vendor products and services, ensuring continued access to the product or service, timely updates, and technical support
• Support internal and external audits, maintain required documentation, and enforce purchasing policy compliance
• Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

This position operates with moderate supervision, exercising sound judgment and professionalism while cultivating strong vendor partnerships and leveraging analytical insights to deliver effective procurement outcomes that support SPP’s mission and operational excellence.

If you’re passionate about strategic sourcing, building strong vendor partnerships, and delivering value through smart procurement practices, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a collaborative, mission-driven organization where your work directly supports the reliability of the bulk electric grid.

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience

• A minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience in vendor sourcing-related roles

• Strong written and oral communication skills
liAbility to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including executives, business owners/knowledge experts, and technical experts
• Ability to solve problems of moderate complexity, that involve multiple…