WORK LOCATION & TRAVEL
- Position will be based at the Energy Center in Birmingham, Alabama.
- Relocation assistance may be available if you do not already live within a reasonable commute distance.
- Travel up to 25% annually.
JOB SUMMARY
The coal and railcar procurement agent position is accountable for the development and implementation of coal, limestone, and railcar procurement planning in accordance with the Coal & Transportation Procurement Strategy to support Southern Company’s coal-fired generation fleet. This position will provide a broad experience base in Fuels and allow the candidate to be exposed to many areas within Southern Company Generation. The Procurement Agent job family allows long-term growth potential.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop procurement strategy specific to each generating plant to account for purchase volumes, price, supply diversity, unit reliability, and environmental impacts.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers for effective market intelligence and negotiation position
- Solicitation and analysis of commodity bids: Provide meaningful analysis of bids to operating companies for approval of final purchasing decisions.
- Negotiation of short and long-term purchase agreements
- On-going analysis of marginal fuel costs for generating plants to support economic dispatch of the Southern Company generation fleet.
- Supporting and responding to various internal and external data requests including regulatory reporting
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, finance, supply chain or math highly preferred.
- MS in these fields or an MBA is desired
Experience:
- Experience in several of the following areas is preferred:
+ Domestic coal and/or rail markets
+ Strategy development and procurement planning
+ Contract negotiation and/or management
+ Economic evaluation / Financial analysis / NPV analysis
+ Risk analysis
+ Data analytics or generation system planning
+ Coal plant operations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work well in cross-functional teams and develop effective working relationships
- Strong negotiation skills- required to exhibit negotiation skills to effectively represent and gain system position in face-to-face, real time, give and take negotiations with suppliers on issues having a significant cost/efficiency/reliability impact on system operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear communication skills; capable of interacting with all levels of peers and management in written and presentation form
- Secure in prioritizing conflicting issues
- Understanding the big picture beyond the individual pieces; specifically understanding the relationship between pieces and how changes impact other areas
- Preferred: Experience developing data analytics and leveraging technology and AI tools to drive effective results and process improvements
Behavioral Attributes:
- Must demonstrate Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act With Integrity, and Superior Performance
- Assertive and self-motivated
- Work well in both isolated and team environments
BENEFITS
- Competitive Pay
- Excellent benefits packages which includes:
+ Medical and dental coverage
+ Defined Benefit/Cash Balance Pension plan
+ Performance-sharing plan
+ 401(k) plan with a generous company match
+ Bonus opportunities
+ Tuition Reimbursement
*Please submit an updated resume with your application_
About Southern Company
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: 18661
Job Category: Finance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
