Supply Chain Specialist - Strategic Sourcing/ Supplier Relationship Management

Supply Chain Specialist - Strategic Sourcing/ Supplier Relationship Management

The Supply Chain Specialist is a key role providing expertise and support for a broad range of responsibilities in Supply Chain that may include Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Risk Management, and Supplier Relationship Management. The Strategic Sourcing organization is structured to drive value for Oncor and ensure that the key functions of the Sourcing Lifecycle are executed successfully.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage or support supplier sourcing and selection process, including: Request for Proposal (RFP) development, pre-bid supplier conferences, evaluation of suppliers, and supplier selection.
• Engage within Oncor and externally to develop strategic sourcing plans and business intelligence.
• Develop supplier evaluation and scoring methodology to be used during supplier selection.
• Utilize sourcing and procurement expertise to expand the base of qualified suppliers, when appropriate.
• Manage or support contract development and execution process, including: developing terms and conditions, engaging with key Oncor participants on the creation of supporting contract documentation (such as compensation schedule, performance measures, insurance requirements, etc.), and managing appropriate internal stakeholder reviews for contract execution.
• Develop communication and reporting strategy to ensure that key Oncor participants are kept informed.
• Review, communicate, and manage upcoming contract expirations.
• Monitor contract spend and proactively communicate upcoming limits to ensure actual spend does not exceed contractual spend.
• Track and manage insurance requirements, for both new suppliers and existing suppliers.
• Actively support and promote Oncor's Supplier Development and Engagement program, including: ensuring that historically underutilized businesses are included in sourcing initiatives, that contract terms and conditions properly reflect Oncor's commitment to the utilization to a broad group of suppliers and expectations of suppliers doing business with Oncor, and tracking and reporting spend with historically underutilized business.

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate a broad range of terms and conditions in highly competitive settings.
• Ability to build agreement and positively influence team outcomes.
• Ability to work with and manage confidential information.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related fields of study are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and/or Certifications or Professional Credentials in Supply Chain are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum of 6-7 years of direct experience in sourcing, procurement, and/or contract management is required.
• Applicants with utility industry experience are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with direct experience in Supplier Relationship and/or Risk Management are encouraged to apply.
• Strong experience in managing suppliers across a number of contractual and service level commitments including, but not limited to: business and consulting professional services, information technology/telecom, and/or specialized business programs.

Measures of Success:

• Demonstrates Oncor's core values including: ethical conduct, intensity, respect, excellence, and innovation.
• Ownership of high-impact, enterprise-critical categories.
• Delivery of large-scale, multi-year value creation.
• Executive-level stakeholder and supplier influence.
• Category and supplier ecosystem strategy leadership.
• Development and mentorship of category management talent.

Benefits:

• Annual incentive program
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• 401k match for student debt program
• Cash balance pension plan
• Adoption Assistance
• Mental health resources
• Employee resource groups
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.