Sourcing Specialist- Birmingham

Organization Description

Southern Nuclear (Pooled Inventory Management)

Job Description 

PIM Senior Sourcing Specialist – Birmingham, AL

JOB SUMMARY:

The PIM Senior Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing equipment, materials, and services; administering contracts; managing supplier relationships; and supporting critical inventory and emergency response programs that serve the U.S. nuclear utility industry. 

The Senior Sourcing Specialist will support programs (i.e., Pooled Inventory Management (PIM), the Strategic Alliance for FLEX Emergency Response (SAFER), and the Storage and Maintenance Services (SMS)) that provide strategic inventory solutions, emergency response equipment, and operational support to utility organizations throughout the U.S.  nuclear industry. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred but not required

• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM); Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM); Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) or Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM) is a plus. 

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, contract administration, purchasing, or work management
• Demonstrated experience developing and negotiating commercial agreements
• Experience administering procurement processes including RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, and supplier negotiations
• Experience managing supplier relationships and resolving commercial issues

• Nuclear industry experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Effective project management and organizational skills
• Customer focused with ability to build and maintain relationships with internal customers, suppliers, contractors and other key stakeholders at all levels
• Team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities with a strong sense of urgency

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provide plant procurement services by providing cradle to grave purchases of materials, equipment, and services including the development of competitive bids in accordance with PIM Rules and Procedures (PRPs), PIM Policies and Procedures (PPMs), and the 10 CFR 50 Appendix B Quality Assurance Program
• Conduct supplier market research and identify qualified sources of supply
• Prepare and administer Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and bid evaluations

• Perform review and analysis of competitive bids, contractor background, for bid accuracy and completeness 

• Negotiate pricing, terms, conditions, and service agreements

• Coordinate shipment, and perform order follow-up and expediting activities

• Coordinate with PIM personnel (i.e., Contracts Manager, Engineering, Accounting, Quality Assurance Manager, Facilities and Inventory Manager, Response Center personnel and the PIM Program Manager) regarding contract development and modifications
• Support contract renewals, amendments, change orders, and participant-specific agreements
• Review commercial terms and conditions to ensure alignment with PIM, SAFER, SMS, and PEICo contractual requirements
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with critical suppliers and service providers
• Coordinate supplier issue resolution involving quality, schedule, delivery, and commercial concerns
• Support PIM’s SAFER response team, through completion of training and qualification in a SAFER support role and participation in quarterly SAFER drills

Maintain accurate documentation and records for procurement activities

Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.

The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.

For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.

Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com. 

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.