Buyer - Plant Hatch

Job Summary

The Buyer position is responsible for procurement activities supporting category management strategies and business partner requirements. Duties include locating sources of supply, issuing requests for quotes, conducting bidder meetings, analyzing bids, creating purchase orders (service, and material), negotiating, expediting, resolving supplier problems, and other supply chain duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred
• Supply Chain certifications a plus

• Experience in procurement of materials and off-site services preferred
• MAXIMO experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of purchasing and supply chain practices and standards
• Knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code
• Strong knowledge of generation, nuclear procedures, warehouse equipment and material desired
• Strong knowledge of the Maximo Purchasing System
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power BI and databases
• Strong analytical skills, communication skills and negotiating skills
• Ability to interact with business unit personnel and suppliers
• Ability to handle multiple transactions while under time constraints
• Strict adherence to Procurement Procedures and documentation requirements
• General knowledge of business practices associated with procurement, such as traffic/logistics, material contracts, engineering, risk management, accounting and legal

Work closely with inventory specialists, site supply chain manager, engineering, category manager, contract agents and business partners to best accommodate their supply chain requirements. Develop and evaluate proposals for materials and off-site services to determine best purchase alternative. Issue orders for purchase of goods and off-site services. Resolve conflicts or discrepancies involving pricing, invoicing, and materials. Develop and maintain supplier relationships.

This position will be located at Plant Hatch in Baxley, GA. The role will require onsite support four (4) days a week. The successful candidate will provide procurement support for Plant Hatch. There is no relocation assistance available.

• Models Southern Company values:
  Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
• Leads with integrity and accountability
• Builds trust across plant organizations and SCM functions
• Maintains a strong sense of urgency while ensuring disciplined, compliant execution

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).

A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.