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Planner/Buyer 2 or 3 (Emphasis on Construction & Engineering Projects)
Non-Union Position; Up to 4 positions
Purchasing Staff; Portland,Oregon (US-OR)
Hybrid scheduleavailablefor Oregon & Washington residents.
Regular FT
Posting # 4861
About Us:
At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve.Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.
In addition to environmental stewardship, We're also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.
This position will assist in driving our initiative to move from a tactical, to a more strategic, proactive enabler of business outcomes. Across the assigned book of construction projects this role will be responsible for planning, procurement and sourcing of services, equipment, and materials; through the review of specifications, evaluation of proposals, and negotiations with vendors. In addition, this role will play a key part in the development and monitoring of vendor performance.
- Deliver best-in-class products and services with the right balance of cost control, risk mitigation and speed.
- Provide excellent customer service to our stakeholders by working in a collaborative, plan-full and communicative manner.
- Serves as a vital liaison with key stakeholders to ensure forecasted requirements are incorporated into the procurement process.
- Respond to approved requisitions and create Purchase Orders within a timeline that meets customer expectations.
- Partner with Legal and other internal stakeholders to negotiate and finalize contracts, agreements, NDA's.
- Monitor PO delivery dates to ensure on-time receipt and maintain current and accurate PO information in SAP.
- Ensure vendors comply with service level agreements and resolve issues related to shipments, defective material and discrepancies.
- Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product/services are delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance.
- Ensure the development and maturity of key procurement competencies, such as business relationship management, best practices for negotiating, and overseeing contract terms and conditions.
- Participate or lead process improvement projects to improve procurement service delivery to exceed internal stakeholder satisfaction and requirements.
- Develop and maintain a network of suppliers to ensure timely purchases and deliveries
- Support the implementation and management of emerging suppliers through effective contract management practices, supplier due diligence and supplier risk management.
- Monitor and support key strategic supplier relationships, including contract and conflict resolution.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the current market conditions, identifying the drivers, shifts, market dynamics and trends to advise stakeholders with option analysis.
- Support team training and continuous improvement, along with team and individual KPIs.
- Supports Company's commitment to a culture of safe work practices.
- Bachelor's degree in business or other related discipline, such as supply chain management required. An advanced business degree is preferred.
- Possess a minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement planning, contracts and purchasing, preferably related to engineering, construction and/or gas pipeline operations for a Level 2 position. Additional years of experience required for a Level 3 position.
- Certification by purchasing and supply chain professional body, such as ISM or the CIPS or ASCM (APICS).
- Experience developing an effective procurement strategy and providing proactive, high-value procurement consultation to the business through a thorough understanding of the business needs.
- Project management experience preferred.
- Strong negotiating skills including ability to develop strategies, tactics, and influence decisions.
- Analytical, process improvement and assessment skills including the review and evaluation of proposals.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of purchasing and buying concepts, theories, and approaches, including supplier and vendor awareness, competitive advantages and availabilities, finance, statistics, economics.
- Communication and interpersonal skills including ability to work with all levels of organization; ability to work as a member of a team.
- Thorough knowledge of SAP, Ariba, and Microsoft suite.
What we offer:
Health & Wellness -
- Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
- Free access to an online wellness resources platform
Work Life Balance -
- Up to 23 Vacation Days
- 80 Hours of Sick Time
- 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- 3 weeks paid parental leave
- Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women's Network and many other Employee Resource Groups
- 1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room
Financial -
- Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
- Competitive 401K company contribution and match
- 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
- Wellness incentive program
Discounts -
- 20% off natural gas service
- Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
- TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
- Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless
Base salary range: $64,850.00-$89,000.00(Level 2) or $77,050.00 - $105,750.00 (Level 3) per year, depending on qualifications
Annual Target Incentive: Level 2,7.5% target
Level 3, 9.5% target
Targets are calculated using eligible earnings during plan year participation. Payout, if earned, is based on company and individual performance for each plan year and may range from 0% - 200% of target. Targets are subject to change in subsequent plan years. Must be employed by September 30 in order to receive any prorated payout.
Application Process:To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website.
https://www.nwnatural.com/about-us/the-company/careers
Deadline:5/31/24
Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations.
All applications must be submitted through NW Natural's Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.
NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates' diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at employment@nwnatural.com or (971) 979-6341.
NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any federal, state or locally protected class.
We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. Pre-employment drug tests are part of the hiring process and apply to all positions.
NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.