Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

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.

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 Specialist, Procurement Systems and Processes will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of the source to pay platform and system administration.

• Establish relationships with key business stakeholders to develop and implement efficient, effective, and user-friendly processes throughout the system implementation.
• As part of the implementation process, work with suppliers and support enablement activities.
• Assist in the design and configuration of the system to account for new process requests/requirements that may arise.
• Assists with and help lead various implementation system set-up aspects for each module (i.e., parameter set-up, creates job files for processing, etc.).
• Prepare the procurement team and internal/external stakeholders for the system enhancements and provide training or support to internal/external stakeholders.
• Communicates the needs/expectations with software provider, implementation consultants, other team members, and team leader.
• Maintains effective communication with stakeholders throughout the system implementation.
• Troubleshooting system issues and work with stakeholders to prioritize and resolve.
• Assist in the development of presentations to communicate with and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• May perform other job duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or Supply Chain or equivalent work-related experience is required.

• At least three years of project management, operations, or IT admin experience.
• Thorough understanding of Source-to-Pay processes.
• Familiarity with compliance (regulatory, SOX, etc.) and governance issues.
• Finance or Procurement background or experience as a Business Analyst is a plus.
• Advanced certifications in Project Management, Sourcing or Procurement a plus.
• Experience/Certification with source to pay software (Coupa, SAP Ariba, or Ivalua) strongly preferred.

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Note: Job Type, Posting Start Date, and Posting End Date have been omitted to focus on the responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits relevant to the role. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.