Strategic Sourcing Consultant at Evergy in Kansas-Burlington

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Job Description JOB TITLE: Senior or Lead Strategic Sourcing Consultant REQUISITION: CFO007H DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain, Procurement/Sourcing REPORTST TO: Mgr Procurement Operations – Wolf Creek LOCATION: Burlington, KS – Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station PAY RANGE: Sr Strategic Sourcing Consultant- 15A - $75,300 (min) - $100,400 (mid) Lead Strategic Sourcing Consultant- 16A - $88,800 (min) - $118,400 (mid) Scheduled Work Hours: Wolf Creek works 4X10 Monday -Thursday. Position works onsite primarily and remote up to 1x/week allowed as work permits and Director approval Position Summary: The Strategic Sourcing Consultant position is responsible for sourcing and contracting for the company’s complex (high-dollar, high-risk, high-visibility, mission-critical, multi-site and/or enterprise-wide) products and services, typically in support of designated customer groups or categories of spend in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position specifically supports Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating site Projects Team in Burlington, KS. Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Lead, source, direct, and negotiate “one-time” complex materials and services needs in a manner that supports business partner requirements and a long-term category strategy. • Participate in cross-functional teams under the direction of the Mgr Procurement and Mgr Projects to source, negotiate, and contract for products and services. • Develop RFPs consistent with needs of the business, using knowledge, analysis and strategies. • Serve as the single point of contact (customers and suppliers) during RFP process leading pre-bid meetings, responding to supplier inquiries, etc. Update stakeholders of project plans and status. Identify potential suppliers (including diverse suppliers), evaluating qualifications and internal support for inclusion. • Lead cross-functional teams in developing evaluation criteria. Develop and execute negotiation strategy in collaboration with the strategic sourcing team. Prepare commercial evaluation of proposals, analyze pricing proposals or work with analysts on evaluation of proposals involving high data volumes. Recommend award strategy. • Develop contract documents consistent with company policies and procedures that reflect the negotiated agreement, reduce business and legal risks, and captures desired long-term outcomes. Review contracts with stakeholders to explain and manage specific risks and ensure agreement with proposed terms and conditions. • Serve as the subject matter expert for assessing issues relating to completed contracts, analyzing requirements and options for resolution, or referring as appropriate to the appropriate Procurement Manager, Legal, etc. • Serve as the initial contact for questions from suppliers and stakeholders regarding executed contracts. Respond or refer inquiries to the responsible sourcing personnel, as appropriate. Education and Experience Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or other business-related field is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered. An advanced degree or an advanced Supply Chain or Project Mgmt. certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM, CPSC, PMP) is preferred. • Minimum of four (4) years of progressively increasing responsibility in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering or business-related operations is required. Relevant experience in energy, utilities, manufacturing or construction industry is preferred. • Demonstrated ability to execute multiple complex, high-dollar, high-visibility, high risk, mission critical or other highly significant sourcing and contracting events concurrently in a matrix organization. • Deep understanding of procurement, risk management, negotiating and contracting principles and best practices including applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. • Accomplished financial and analytical skills, strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and i