Procurement Specialist I / II - Services

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Summary

The Procurement Specialist I / II manages and executes operational procurement activities in support of the buying requirements of category or Business Unit. Identifies procurement efficiencies and executes supply chain category strategies, targets and schedules in order to achieve goals and objectives for cost management, supplier management including supplier diversity and process improvement. Manages Business Unit partnerships to deliver excellent customer service. Analyzes costs, negotiates legal contracts and identifies strategies and solutions to help Business Unit partners to better manage costs with supplier engagements and vendor services. Executes Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process in an efficient and cost-effective manner while supporting continuous process improvement and customer satisfaction.

Minimum Requirements

Procurement Specialist I

• A four-year Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or other job-related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Plus two (2) years experience in materials or services positions.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree , six (6) years of significant, closely related materials/services/supply chain experience required.

Procurement Specialist II

• A four-year Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or other job-related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Plus three (3) years of procurement experience in materials or services positions.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree , seven (7) years of procurement experience in materials or services positions required.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Exposure to strategic supply chain management.
• Experience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Exceptional analytical, verbal and written communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using analytical software tools such as Microsoft Excel and Access.

Major Accountabilities

1) Serves as primary contact with Business Unit partners and suppliers/contractors/subcontractors to ensure a continuous flow of quality services/labor to meet or exceed service levels at the lowest total cost.

2) Executes P2P process for services in an efficient and cost-effective manner to maximize value. Coordinates supply chain processes to achieve expected results. Monitors and measures performance, evaluates effectiveness, and communicates results.

3) Executes RFx (request for information, request for proposal, request for quote, request for bid) process utilizing technology and other resources to source innovative suppliers to ensure appropriate, proactive response. Leads the evaluation, negotiation and contracting of long-term contracts including key performance indicators (KPIs) up to $10M in spend with autonomous decision making with appropriate Business Unit partners.

4) Manages multiple internal and external stakeholders to influence key aspects of projects, budgets and orders including accelerating their overall progression. Acts as procurement value-added partner to Business Unit at all levels of management on both routine and significant processes/concerns related to Procurement to achieve a necessary result.

5) Develops, plans and leads negotiations with suppliers that include pricing along with contract terms and conditions across medium/high complex procurements Involves stakeholders to ensure the business partner's project plan is adhered to. Builds strong working relationships with suppliers by negotiating expedited dates and prices, managing invoice discrepancies and adherence to contracts, and working through change orders.

6) Uses data analytics and information from business unit partners to identify procurement operational efficiencies and execute process improvements with cross functional collaboration between buying groups and category management. Identifies and executes supplier efficiency opportunities.

7) Develops and manages contracts and agreements incorporating appropriate performance and results expectations and resolves contract issues. This includes Buyer lead Operational strategies that can include conducting a Phase Gate. Reads and understands statements of work (SOW) to ensure SOW documentation meets all APS compliance requirements. Exercises independent judgment and discretion when researching, vetting and selecting vendors; negotiating with vendors on pricing and making recommendations to management.

8) Measures, analyzes and manages the performance of suppliers/contractors to reduce costs, mitigate risk and drive continuous improvement to meet APS business requirements. Co-develops effective specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timebound (S.M.A.R.T.) key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to drive the performance of both APS Business Unit and supplier/contractor.

9) Understands supplier markets and utilizes supply chain forums to proactively address Business Unit challenges. Utilizes analytical software tools to execute and/or support data-driven decisions.


10) Participates with Category Managers and senior procurement staff to develop and implement strategies for categories to achieve targeted supply chain results for cost management, supplier management including supplier diversity and process improvements.

11) Demonstrates accountability and ownership by being a self-starter who is proactive, reliable, and results-driven, with a strong sense of urgency and the judgment to effectively prioritize tasks that are urgent and business critical. Tailors communication style and content to the audience to ensure clarity, alignment, and timely execution, and is comfortable communicating with leaders at the Director and VP level, as needed.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).


In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.