Senior Specialist, Electrical Distribution

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CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of company-wide supply chain strategies/sourcing plans for assigned commodities/services consistent with Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures; is aware of market and industry trends/conditions, corporate risk tolerance, quality and completeness of scope of work statements, market pricing, quality and delivery requirements, and other factors in the performance of duties. The Sourcing Specialist drives down total cost of ownership and contributes to the performance and profitability of the Company using supply chain expertise to deliver value through complete, effective market research, supplier strategy development, negotiation strategy planning, and effective contract/order writing and management.

The Sourcing Specialist is required to interface and/or negotiates with Vendors (sales/project management personnel), internal clients (users), lawyers, accountants, auditors, insurance agents, etc. to achieve total overall value to the Company; thus, must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently. Develop, implement, and manage strategies and plans to support the supply chain process for assigned commodities/services,or areas of responsibilities consistent with corporate and department policies and procedures.

Research and develop a working knowledge of the assigned commodities/servicesor areas of responsibilities, including how the commodities/services are made,rendered,specification requirements, and how the commodities/services are used by the Company. Research and analyze inventory consumption data, inventory levels, work order requirement(s) signals, outstanding delivery orders, and provide recommendations for ordering, supply chain process consideration, and/or improvement.

Ensure end user requirements are satisfied, develop change management activities, promote end user adoption, providetrainingandmonitorend user satisfaction and needs.

Ensure quality of sure, stable supply of materials/services,monitor the timeliness of the deliveries/performance, andidentifypatterns.

Assessandimplementvarious methods of inventory (e.g., consignment or self-inventory) and requirements forecasting (MRP).

Work withclientto formulate and define the scope andobjectiveof purchases.

Provideexpertiseto ensure that Service Level Agreements meet the needs of the end-user client area.

Identify and pursue opportunities to lower the total cost of goods and services to enhance total enterprise cost of ownership; provide supply planning and analysis; and conduct supplier performance and relationship management.

Acquire and manage procurements; provide appropriate materials, supplies and services for day-to-day requirements, as well as, emergent work, overhauls, projects; and focus on the strategic procurement while conducting complex negotiations under aggressive time demands.

• Monitor,prepare and present findings on important industry trends or abnormalities.

Provideexpertiseto ensure that Service Level Agreements meet the needs of the end-user client area.

Identify and pursue opportunities to lower the total cost of goods and services to enhance total enterprise cost of ownership; provide supply planning and analysis; and conduct supplier performance and relationship management.

Acquire and manage procurements; provide appropriate materials, supplies and services for day-to-day requirements, as well as, emergent work, overhauls, projects; and focus on the strategic procurement while conducting complex negotiations under aggressive time demands.

• Monitor,prepare and present findings on important industry trends or abnormalities.

Requiresabachelor’sdegree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Scienceor other related discipline. In lieu of a degree,will consider a combination of education and related experience totaling eight (8) years, where each year of applicable college = 1 year and each year of applicable work experience =0.5 year.

Requires a minimum of five (5) years direct experience as a…