Procurement Specialist - T&D Services

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise:
Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

The Procurement Specialist I manages and executes operational procurement activities in support of the buying requirements of category or Business Unit. Adheres to strategic supply chain category strategies, targets and schedules in order to achieve goals and objectives for cost management, supplier management including supplier diversity and process improvement. Manages Business Unit partnerships to deliver excellent customer service. Executes Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process in an efficient and cost effective manner while supporting continuous process improvement and customer satisfaction.

A four-year Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or other job-related discipline from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years experience in materials or services positions. In lieu of bachelor's degree, six (6) years of significant, closely related materials/services/supply chain experience required.

Exposure to strategic supply chain management. Experience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems. Strong analytical, verbal and written communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

• Serves as primary contact with Business Unit partners and suppliers/contractors/subcontractors to ensure a continuous flow of quality services/labor to meet or exceed service levels at the lowest total cost.
• Executes P2P process for services in an efficient and cost-effective manner to maximize value. Coordinates supply chain processes to achieve expected results. Monitors and measures performance, evaluates effectiveness, and communicates results.
• Executes RFx (request for information, request for proposal, request for quote, request for bid) process utilizing technology and other resources to source innovative suppliers to ensure appropriate, proactive response. Leads the evaluation, negotiation and contracting of long-term contracts including key performance indicators (KPIs) up to $5M in spend with autonomous decision making with appropriate Business Unit partners.
• Develops and manages contracts and agreements incorporating appropriate performance and results expectations and resolves contract issues. This includes standalone agreements and forms of orders. Reads and understands statements of work (SOW) to ensure SOW documentation meets all APS compliance requirements. Exercises independent judgment and discretion when researching, vetting and selecting vendors; negotiating with vendors on pricing and making recommendations to management.

• Manages multiple internal and external stakeholders to influence key aspects of projects, budgets and orders including accelerating their overall progression. Acts as the procurement contact to Business unit on both routine…