Planner Buyer or Associate Planner Buyer Job
Planner Buyer or Associate Planner Buyer Job Location(s):
CO - Henderson Xcel Energy has an opening for a Planner Buyer or an Associate Planner Buyer in Henerdson, CO.
Position Summary Works with BU partners at Work Order creation, and coordinates material/service procurement & fulfillment activities.
Develops/implements procurement strategies to achieve cost, schedule and quality goals.
Achieves inventory management, scheduling coordination, supplier management, and process improvement objectives.
Leads customer material gathering, asset sale, and disposal requirements issue resolution, disputes and performance issues.
Appraises, market, sells, and disposes of surplus assets.
Essential Responsibilities PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
Highly proficient in end-to-end SC management concepts and processes, from WO creation through all aspects of processing in ERP.
BUSINESS PARTNER RELATIONSHIPS:
Works with BU Planning to ensure early demand visibility from WO, and communicates sourcing & category strategy.
Leads cross-functional teams for specific categories or projects.
Ensures BU understands risk strategy for materials, equipment, and services.
Manages job site deliveries, lay down yards, and off-loading activities.
Demonstrates basic understanding of use, form, fit, and function of materials.
Trains BU partners on SC processes as needed.
MATERIALS & SERVICES COORDINATION:
Ensures material/service fulfillment requirements are met through SC processes.
Understands flow of demand to inventory, master agreements, and other purchase transactions.
Executes POs accurately and in a timely manner.
SOURCING STRATEGY & PRACTICE:
Determines sourcing strategy in collaboration with sourcing, BU, and category teams.
Ensures adherence to sourcing best practices, policies, and procedures.
Drives demand to existing master agreements when possible.
Manages materials for large construction/de-construction projects.
Appraises equipment for resale, and plans/schedules removal and sale of assets for demolition projects.
BIDDING/AWARD PROCESS:
Manages RFX bid packages for regional category buys and small projects; leads bid evaluation, analysis, and supplier selection.
Identifies tail spend opportunities with category manager and develops master agreements with key suppliers.
Analyzes and interprets statistical data.
Accurately appraises assets and utilizes industry pricing indexes to validate buyer pricing for assets sold.
CONTRACTING:
Partners with BU for contract administration, review, analysis, and supplier performance/compliance tracking.
Represents company interests during negotiations with suppliers/contractors.
Resolves or escalates issues to Category Manager, and escalates legal exceptions to General Counsel.
Serves as asset disposal consultant.
SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS:
Develops supplier relationships and provides timely response to questions.
Uses reporting tools and analysis for material delivery, disposition, and returns.
Monitors supplier activities and collaborates with category manager to improve supplier relationship.
May contribute to formal supplier performance meetings and lead continuous improvement efforts.
Minimum Requirements:
Associate Planner Buyer Bachelors degree in SC Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pursue Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent.
Excellent problem solving, organizational, teamwork, and communication skills.
Up to 10% local travel.
Preferred :
Associate Planner Buyer 1
year of SC or related experience Experience in plant or utility field operations, finance or business administration Basic contract knowledge, negotiation and project management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems Minimum Requirements:
Planner Buyer Bachelors degree in SC Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3
years of purchasing, logistics, other relevant supply chain experience, experience in business in operations, finance, business administration or related field.
2
years of experience will be considered if the previous experience also includes one year of demonstrated experience in contract knowledge, project management, negotiation, purchasing, sourcing and business unit relationship and supplier relationships.
Pursue Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent and Certified Manager of Investment Recovery (CMIR) if involved with investment recovery.
Up to 10% local travel.
Salary Range:
Associate Planner Buyer:
$47,600 - 67,666 Salary Range:
Planner Buyer:
54,800 - 77,799 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.
4 million electricity and 1.
9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states.
At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need.
If youre ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
Posting Notes:
CO - Henderson CO - Henderson United States (US) Generation 42830:
Planning and Purchasing Full-Time Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is:
$47,600 to $77,800 per year to see our benefits Requisition Number:
35911 Equal Opportunity Employer:
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at email protected ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Xcel Energy endeavors to make accessible to any and all users.
If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at email protected .
This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Recommended Skills Business Administration Business Process Improvement Communication Construction Engineering Enterprise Resource Planning Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
CO - Henderson Xcel Energy has an opening for a Planner Buyer or an Associate Planner Buyer in Henerdson, CO.
Position Summary Works with BU partners at Work Order creation, and coordinates material/service procurement & fulfillment activities.
Develops/implements procurement strategies to achieve cost, schedule and quality goals.
Achieves inventory management, scheduling coordination, supplier management, and process improvement objectives.
Leads customer material gathering, asset sale, and disposal requirements issue resolution, disputes and performance issues.
Appraises, market, sells, and disposes of surplus assets.
Essential Responsibilities PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
Highly proficient in end-to-end SC management concepts and processes, from WO creation through all aspects of processing in ERP.
BUSINESS PARTNER RELATIONSHIPS:
Works with BU Planning to ensure early demand visibility from WO, and communicates sourcing & category strategy.
Leads cross-functional teams for specific categories or projects.
Ensures BU understands risk strategy for materials, equipment, and services.
Manages job site deliveries, lay down yards, and off-loading activities.
Demonstrates basic understanding of use, form, fit, and function of materials.
Trains BU partners on SC processes as needed.
MATERIALS & SERVICES COORDINATION:
Ensures material/service fulfillment requirements are met through SC processes.
Understands flow of demand to inventory, master agreements, and other purchase transactions.
Executes POs accurately and in a timely manner.
SOURCING STRATEGY & PRACTICE:
Determines sourcing strategy in collaboration with sourcing, BU, and category teams.
Ensures adherence to sourcing best practices, policies, and procedures.
Drives demand to existing master agreements when possible.
Manages materials for large construction/de-construction projects.
Appraises equipment for resale, and plans/schedules removal and sale of assets for demolition projects.
BIDDING/AWARD PROCESS:
Manages RFX bid packages for regional category buys and small projects; leads bid evaluation, analysis, and supplier selection.
Identifies tail spend opportunities with category manager and develops master agreements with key suppliers.
Analyzes and interprets statistical data.
Accurately appraises assets and utilizes industry pricing indexes to validate buyer pricing for assets sold.
CONTRACTING:
Partners with BU for contract administration, review, analysis, and supplier performance/compliance tracking.
Represents company interests during negotiations with suppliers/contractors.
Resolves or escalates issues to Category Manager, and escalates legal exceptions to General Counsel.
Serves as asset disposal consultant.
SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS:
Develops supplier relationships and provides timely response to questions.
Uses reporting tools and analysis for material delivery, disposition, and returns.
Monitors supplier activities and collaborates with category manager to improve supplier relationship.
May contribute to formal supplier performance meetings and lead continuous improvement efforts.
Minimum Requirements:
Associate Planner Buyer Bachelors degree in SC Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pursue Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent.
Excellent problem solving, organizational, teamwork, and communication skills.
Up to 10% local travel.
Preferred :
Associate Planner Buyer 1
year of SC or related experience Experience in plant or utility field operations, finance or business administration Basic contract knowledge, negotiation and project management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems Minimum Requirements:
Planner Buyer Bachelors degree in SC Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3
years of purchasing, logistics, other relevant supply chain experience, experience in business in operations, finance, business administration or related field.
2
years of experience will be considered if the previous experience also includes one year of demonstrated experience in contract knowledge, project management, negotiation, purchasing, sourcing and business unit relationship and supplier relationships.
Pursue Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent and Certified Manager of Investment Recovery (CMIR) if involved with investment recovery.
Up to 10% local travel.
Salary Range:
Associate Planner Buyer:
$47,600 - 67,666 Salary Range:
Planner Buyer:
54,800 - 77,799 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.
4 million electricity and 1.
9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states.
At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need.
If youre ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
Posting Notes:
CO - Henderson CO - Henderson United States (US) Generation 42830:
Planning and Purchasing Full-Time Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is:
$47,600 to $77,800 per year to see our benefits Requisition Number:
35911 Equal Opportunity Employer:
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at email protected ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Xcel Energy endeavors to make accessible to any and all users.
If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at email protected .
This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Recommended Skills Business Administration Business Process Improvement Communication Construction Engineering Enterprise Resource Planning Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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