SCM Transactions Supervisor - Contracts - The Energy Center
Job Summary
This position leads a team of Contract Agents and is responsible for working with Category Management and Procurement to develop contracts for Southern Nuclear operating fleet. This position will report to the Mgr., Category Mgmt. & Contracts and will supervise direct reports to ensure the day to day process of contract development is tracked, managed, and completed in a timely manner including Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ), review of offers upon receipt from bidders, cost & price analysis, negotiations in accordance with company policies and procedures, risk assessment, and issuance of purchase orders. This position will be responsible for reviewing direct report's work to ensure all Supply Chain Management (SCM) policies and procedures are adhered to, all contracts are properly executed, and any problems are identified or resolved/mitigated in a timely manner.
Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in business, management, or law (or related field) highly preferred
- Advanced degree, a plus
- 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
- Previous supervisory skills over staff, major projects, or initiatives are desired
- Minimum of five years experience with sourcing and contract development is desired
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex contract terms
- Experience with communicating and interacting at all levels of the organization
Knowledge and Skills
- In depth knowledge of Supply Chain policies and procedures, as well as comprehensive knowledge of the Southern Company Contracts Manual
- Comprehensive knowledge and the ability to train others on principles for strategic sourcing and contract development
- Comprehensive knowledge of SCM Technology, i.e. Maximo, GEP, etc.
- Proven analytical skills to evaluate metrics, perform trend analysis, market research, and pricing strategies
- Must be able to demonstrate general principles for bidding techniques, cost, and price analysis, as well as contract negotiations
- Must be able to demonstrate effective communication (both verbal and written) skills with the ability to interface with business partners, engineers, suppliers, and executives, at all levels
- Excellent problem solving and organizational skills required
- Must demonstrate strong internal customer focus and commitment to customer value
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with short "turn around" times and handle multiple activities, contracts, and customers simultaneously
Job Responsibilities
Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to performance management, workforce planning, strategic sourcing initiatives, workload assignment, and directing the daily activities of Contract Agents.
Other responsibilities include:
- Manage the activities of direct reports in support of their assigned categories
- Ensure risk mitigation for all companies
- Prepare, deliver, and present all forms of related support by project or staff to all levels of Management
- Ensure the integrity of the Sourcing Process through strict adherence to Southern Company Contracts Manual and Supply Chain Policies and Procedures
- Work with all customers to establish and manage procurement transactions across the system to support value proposition initiatives
- Engage staff to identify performance expectations to meet job expectations, demonstrate Our Values, and in meeting career and job specific skills and knowledge through effective development behaviors and performance
- Proactively identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies within the team
- Be a change agent and lead team in adoption and acceptance of change
- Actively supports the career development of employees by seeking new challenges to strengthen their professional abilities
- Building strong business practices and relationships with peers in Supply Chain Management and customers system-wide
- Actively support in the development of Supply Chain tools and technology
- Foster an inclusive culture and a positive team morale
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.
Job Identification: 15716
Job Category: Supply Chain
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Nuclear
