Procurement Agent 2

Industry: Utilities & Energy Infrastructure

Location: Rosemead, CA

Hybrid - onsite Monday/Tuesday

We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to drive innovation and enhance our supplier management systems. In this role, you will execute high-impact sourcing strategies to ensure the timely delivery of critical materials at optimum cost and quality. You will act as a key advisor to internal stakeholders, navigating moderately complex contract negotiations and identifying supply chain risks within a highly regulated environment.

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• Strategic Sourcing: Execute purchasing strategies for short- and long-term material requirements, ensuring performance metrics (delivery, quality, cost) are met.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead the negotiation process for requests for proposals (RFPs), change orders, and complex agreements to achieve best-value commercial terms.
• Risk Management: Conduct gap identification and analysis to resolve supply chain risks; proactively manage the risk profile of critical suppliers.
• System Optimization: Assist in driving innovation within "Procure-to-Pay" (P2P) workflows and improving overall ways of working.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Serve as a trusted business partner to internal customers, providing training on procurement processes and aligning supplier outcomes with internal needs.
• Asset Protection: Ensure the highest standards of integrity in managing physical, financial, and cybersecurity assets, including sensitive customer and proprietary data.

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or contract management.
• Proven ability to manage the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle.

• Technical Expertise: Proficient in SAP environments, specifically utilizing Ariba Sourcing, Contracting, and P2P modules.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Experience with industry best practices, utility regulations, and compliance standards.
• Strategic Decision Making: Ability to analyze complex information to make decisions regarding project scope, policy, and implementation.
• Communication: Exceptional oral and written skills for formal correspondence and executive-level presentations.
• Certifications: Professional designations such as CPM, CPSM, CPCM, or PMP are highly desirable.
• Safety Mindset: A commitment to strict safety protocols and safe work practices.