Procurement Specialist

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position is responsible for procuring services, supplies, materials, and software in support of Energy Northwest’s Energy Services and Development division. The role may also support responses to solicitations and the development and administration of revenue contracts, including those associated with grant funding. The Procurement Specialist III is expected to perform independently, with minimal supervisory involvement in complex actions and issues, to support Energy Northwest’s objectives for cost competitiveness, material condition, public confidence and stewardship through procurement practices that conform to the Revised Code of Washington, Executive Board Resolutions, company policies and procedures, and prudent business practices.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Perform independently with appropriate discretion and judgment, typically with minimal direction/support or management involvement. Evaluate and procure services and materials, including nuclear safety-related operational and spare parts, equipment, materials and supplies. Includes creation, processing and administering purchase requisitions, purchase orders, internal supply requests and contracts, applying quality, technical and commercial requirements, expediting materials, and customer contact and service. Also includes all activities associated with planning, development of purchasing/contracting strategies, maintaining market intelligence and performance management of suppliers of strategic materials and services. Demonstrate skills in teamwork and communication to address and achieve resolution on critical procurement issues, both within Energy Northwest and with vendors/contractors. Provide advice and counsel to customers, peers, and management to ensure understanding of procurement strategies, and commercial and procurement actions. Provide knowledge (e.g., technical/consulting services) and personal accountability to manage implementation, administration, and issue resolution of contracts/purchase orders and related subjects using prudent and ethical business practices, good judgment, and application of interpersonal and negotiating skills. Coordinate communication and evaluation with Quality Assurance, Engineering/Technical, Legal, Auditing, and Finance, as appropriate and prudent. Conduct evaluation of bids and proposals sufficient to defend and justify award recommendation. Prepare clear, concise, and complete contract/purchase order documents, from pre-procurement through close-out phases. Maintain written records of pertinent activities, discussions, negotiations, contract changes, and correspondence to ensure Energy Northwest can demand and defend contractual rights. Assist customers to assure thorough and complete preparation of scope of work and other electronic or written documents required for the procurement process. Author and generate contracts and purchase orders within delegated procurement authority. Close out contracts and purchase orders upon completion of all technical, commercial, and legal requirements. Provide assistance/guidance to other team members when needed. Represent Supply Chain Services at various work-week meetings and other required meetings as needed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Procurement Specialist III Requires a Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in government, regulated, or nuclear procurement analysis, evaluation, negotiation and execution, and principles and techniques of procurement processes OR – a high school diploma or GED and nine years of experience in government, regulated, or nuclear procurement analysis, evaluation, negotiation and execution, and principles and techniques of procurement processes. Procurement Specialist II Requires a Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in procurement analysis, evaluation, negotiation and execution, and principles and techniques of procurement processes OR – a high school diploma or GED and seven years of experience in procurement analysis, evaluation, negotiation and execution, and principles and techniques of procurement processes.

PAY RANGE

Procurement Specialist III Salary: $109,870 - $164,806 Midpoint: $137,338 Procurement Specialist II Salary: $95,532 - $143,298 Midpoint: $119,415 Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances. Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.

INCENTIVE COMPENSATION

This role may be eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

BENEFITS

Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average. EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal