Procurement Specialist II/III

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. 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.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country's fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary
The Procurement Specialist II/III leads sourcing and procurement activities supporting Major Project Procurement and Strategic Partnerships associated with major capital projects. This role partners with key stakeholders to ensure critical equipment, materials, services, and long-lead items are available to meet project schedules. Responsibilities include developing sourcing plans, negotiating contracts, managing supplier performance and supply chain risk, and supporting safe, reliable, and cost-effective project delivery.

Minimum Requirements

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.

PS III

A four-year Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or other job-related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus six (6) years of procurement experience in materials or services positions.

In lieu of bachelor's degree, ten (10) 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

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

Executes P2P process for goods and 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.

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.

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 and Materials Management to achieve a necessary result.

Develops, plans and leads negotiations with suppliers that include pricing along with contract terms and conditions on medium/high complex (e.g. Outage work scope contracts and standalone agreements). 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.

Develops comprehensive market and data driven negotiation plans to lead complex negotiations with suppliers in establishing enterprise contracts. Leads as a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) champion for key/critical suppliers.

Owns tracking of inbound/outbound shipments to ensure they are complete, correct and on-time. Develops strategies for inventory optimization. Manages stock planning parameters to appropriately predict future inventory needs and produce plans for buying. Utilizes MRP system for determining necessary resources (goods and services) to meet Business Unit schedules. Collaborates with inventory management and warehouse supervisors to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies, as necessary.

Major Accountabilities Cont.

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.

Drives development of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models to help derive optimal value of procurement solutions. Employs standard cost modelling including "should cost" and general "cost vs. benefit" models.

Gathers data; identifies issues; relates and compares; identifies cause-effect; interprets different viewpoints; determines and takes a course of action after identifying and developing possible consequences.

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.

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).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

Role Type
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.

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