Assoc Procurement & Contract Spclst/Procurement & Contract Spclst/Sr Procurement & Contract Spclst

JOB DESCRIPTION

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as an Associate Procurement & Contract Specialist, Procurement & Contract Specialist or Sr Procurement & Contract Specialist at our White Oaks General Office Building in Bridgeport, WV, or at our Headquarters in Richmond, VA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts major spend analysis by supplier, commodity, or service.

• Identifies potential suppliers.

• Develops and issues requests for proposal with complex pricing tables.

• Analyzes supplier proposals, performs legal and insurance reviews, and performs net present value analysis.

• Negotiates prices, delivery, insurance, performance penalties, issue resolution, escalation terms and conditions, and intellectual property agreements.

• Identifies and obtains cost improvements for purchased materials and services from supplier, through negotiation and continuous management.

• Develops and administers measurement tools on contract basis.

• Performs trend analysis, and identifies and implements process improvements.

• Analyzes all cost and process aspects of assigned spend.

• May lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives, including the development and implementation of complex sourcing strategies.

• Conducts procurement activities for fleet vehicles, including supplier identification, specification development, sourcing, negotiation, and purchase coordination.

• Coordinates fleet vehicle title and registration processes and ensures compliance with applicable requirements.

• Oversees disposal of fleet vehicles, including resale, transfer, trade-in, auction, or decommissioning, and maintains related records and documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Assoc Procurement & Contract Spclst:

0-2 years of related experience

Procurement & Contract Specialist:

3-5 years of related experience

Sr. Procurement & Contract Specialist:

5 + years related experience.

All Levels:

• Working knowledge of procurement practices, procedures, and policies.

• Working knowledge of business and contract law.

• Working knowledge of accounting principles.

• Working knowledge of company systems, processes, and/or interfaces.

• Operational knowledge of supplier relations, priority management, and tactical planning.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated effective influence, persuasion, and negotiation skills.

• Analytical skills.

• Work management skills.

• Effective human relations skills.

• Project management skills.

• Computer proficiency.

• Forecasting and trend analysis skills.

• Value and cost analysis skills.

• Ability to apply analytical abilities to diverse issues.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Ability to use sound business judgment.

• Ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to customer needs.

Education :

Bachelor (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

ABOUT US

BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and focus on providing a safe and inclusive work environment.

ABOUT THE TEAM

BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

JOB INFO

Job Identification: 10005019

Job Category: Supply Chain

Job Schedule: Full timeTravel Requirements: Up to 25%

Pay Range: 58,300-83,900

Relocation Assistance: Available for this position dependent upon eligibility requirements

Sponsorship: No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Business: Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc.