Procurement Specialist II​/III

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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 II/III leads sourcing and procurement activities supporting Major Project Procurement and Strategic Partnerships associated with major capital projects. This role partners with key stakeholders to ensure critical equipment, materials, services, and long-lead items are available to meet project schedules. Responsibilities include developing sourcing plans, negotiating contracts, managing supplier performance and supply chain risk, and supporting safe, reliable, and cost-effective project delivery.

PS II
:

• A four-year Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or other job-related discipline from an accredited college or university,
  plus three (3) years of procurement experience in materials or services positions.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, seven (7) years of procurement experience in materials or services positions required.

PS III
:

• A four-year Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or other job-related discipline from an accredited college or university,
  plus six (6) years of procurement experience in materials or services positions.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree
  , ten (10) years of procurement experience in materials or services positions required.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications
:
Exposure to strategic supply chain management. Experience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems. Exceptional analytical, verbal and written communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using analytical software tools such as Microsoft Excel and Access.

1) Serves as primary contact with Business Unit partners and suppliers/contractors/subcontractors to ensure a continuous flow of quality materials/services/labor to meet or exceed service levels at the lowest total cost.
2) Executes P2P process for goods and 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.
3) 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 $10M in spend with autonomous decision making with appropriate Business Unit partners.
4) Manages multiple internal and external stakeholders to influence key aspects of projects, budgets and orders including accelerating their overall progression. Acts as procurement value-added partner to Business Unit at all levels of management on both routine and significant processes/concerns related to…