Senior Sourcing Specialist (IT) - Dominion, Richmond, VA
Posted: Thursday, July 2, 2015
About Us
Dominion is one of the nation's largest producers and transporters of energy, with a portfolio of approximately 24,600 megawatts of generation, 12,400 miles of natural gas transmission, gathering and storage pipeline and 6,455 miles of electric transmission lines. Dominion operates one of the nation's largest natural gas storage systems with 949 billion cubic feet of storage capacity and serves utility and retail energy customers in 12 states.
Our company is built on a proud legacy of public service, innovation and community involvement. In addition to our core energy production, transportation and storage businesses, we invest in communities where we live and work and by practicing responsible environmental stewardship wherever we operate.
Diversity is linked to every aspect of our business to include how we attract, develop and retain our future talent. An inclusive environment encourages the coming together of different talents, thoughts and energies. The company's commitment to employing military veterans through the Troops to Energy Jobs program is one way we are able to ensure workforce diversity.
Additional Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
Dominion is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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This role conducts major spend analysis by supplier, commodity or service; identifies potential suppliers; and develops and issues requests for proposal with complex pricing tables. Analyzes supplier proposals and performs legal and insurance reviews and net present value analysis. Negotiates prices, delivery, insurance, performance, penalties, issue resolution, escalation, terms/conditions and Intellectual Property agreements. Identifies and obtains cost improvements for purchased materials and services from supplier through negotiation and continuous management. May lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives, including the development and implementation of complex sourcing strategies. Develops and administers measurement tools on contract basis. Performs trend analysis and identifies and implements process improvements. Analyzes all cost and process aspects of assigned spend.
The knowledge, skills, abilities and education required for entry into this job include the following:
5 + years IT procurement experience - software license and external hosting services procurement
with command of IT risk and intellectual property concepts.
Working knowledge of procurement practices, procedures and policies.
Working knowledge of business and contract law.
Working knowledge of accounting principles.
Working knowledge of company systems, processes and/or interfaces.
Operational knowledge of supplier relations, priority management and tactical planning.
Skills: excellent verbal/writing/presentation; demonstrated effective influence, persuasion and negotiation; analytical; work management; effective human relations; project management; computer proficiency; forecasting and trend analysis; value/cost analysis.
Abilities: apply analytical abilities to diverse issues; manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; apply acquired knowledge and skills; use sound business judgment; anticipate, understand and respond to customer needs.
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