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Base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and location: NY: NY: $87,000 to $109,000

CT : $95,920 to $119,900.

Drive and deliver purchases for materials and services as the procurement and commercial lead. Lead and administer the competitive bidding process valued up to several hundred million dollars. Evaluate proposals, select suppliers, and manage corresponding partnerships. Drive cost reduction initiatives, maintain a high level of customer service, generate reports, presentations, and other documents as may be required. Perform other duties as may be assigned. These tasks will primarily be related to NYSEG's support of New York State's Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (CLCPA). CLCPA states that New York must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 85%, and be completely carbon-neutral, by 2050.

Responsibilities

Formulate and administer requests for proposal/quotations/information, bid analysis, tenders, and risk evaluations. Evaluate and select suppliers in accordance with the procurement policy, quality of supply, cost savings objectives and annual budgetary requirements.
Lead cross-functional teams to drive procurement initiatives and improve bottom line performance. This includes participation in global teams, RFPs, and initiatives with other Avangrid/Iberdrola businesses as necessary. Solicit assistance from subject matter experts (while also being a subject matter expert), and others within the business, as required.
Develop, execute and lead procurement sourcing strategies for a variety of requirements that could include any Networks Purchasing category including but not limited to construction, gas, engineering, materials, vegetation, environmental, energy efficiency and others. Lead and coordinate local (US) efforts in conjunction with the global procurement organization, as applicable.
Ensure that strategies capture the best available solution, while meeting critical internal timelines at the lowest possible TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), ensure compliance with the business needs, internal QHSE (quality, health, safety & environment), and procurement policies.
Negotiate and award large contracts to minimize operational, legal and financial risks. Establish structured negotiation plans in support of company needs, objectives and KPIs with clarity of desired outcomes. Direct supplier negotiations and administer agreements. Collaborate with both internal and external legal counsel.
Interact regularly with senior level staff and executives in construction, engineering, development, finance, and purchasing located in the USA and in Spain.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Economics or relevant field with a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience; or
Master's Degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, Economics or relevant field with a minimum of 3 years of applicable experience.
At least three (3) years of supplier management experience including qualifying suppliers, negotiating pricing and contracts, managing supplier quality, etc.
Prior experience with the power generation, utility, or renewable energy industry is preferred.
Knowledge of supply chain methodologies, models, and procedures.
Excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, including the ability to communicate concepts, data and recommendations to management.
Experience performing economic evaluation for the procurement of equipment and services.

SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to take ownership and lead responsibilities across cross-functional teams with limited guidance.
Strategic orientation with excellent analytical, project management, negotiation, presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Self-starter with demonstrated performance leading initiatives and building consensus at all levels of a matrixed global organization.
Ability to navigate and succeed in a highly matrixed reporting structure, preferably at an international company.
Strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills with the ability to operate in a complex, rapidly changing business environment with typically tight schedules and demanding targets.
Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors.
Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations.
Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message.
Ability to analyze project risks and proactively identify solutions with a flexible, creative, and solution-focused outlook on problem solving.

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country

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Minimum Salary: 87000.00 Maximum Salary: 109000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly