Starting Salary Range: $ 89,500. - $ 109,200
This position is responsible for the oversight and performance of advanced professional procurement exercising extensive independent judgment and supervisory capabilities. Duties involve complex and specialized work in the procurement of a variety of supplies, materials, equipment, services, construction, public works, and capital outlay projects. Responsible for various aspects of material management including inventory optimization. Facilitates process improvements, cost reductions, and operational efficiencies.
Essential Functions:
- Assists internal customers in obtaining an uninterrupted supply of materials and services at the best price, delivery, quality, quantity, time, etc.
- Supervises and assigns Buyer workload, including assessing/planning for future needs, employee development and succession planning.
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to overseeing sourcing, bidding, credit card reconciliation, supplier negotiations, team KPI’s, purchasing process/policies/procedures and supplier performance.
- Conducts performance reviews with direct reports.
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with internal & external customers.
- Ensures legal and ethical contracting activities in compliance with BWL Procurement Policy and Procedures, laws, ordinances, etc.
- Creates presentations and trains internal and external individuals regarding BWL Procurement Policy and Procedures, utilizing ERP and or other systems within the BWL.
- Identifies/implements buying strategies resulting in cost savings.
- Participates/leads/facilitates process improvement projects. Works cross-functionally.
- Performs research, collects data, analyzes data, prepares cost benefit analyses, and makes purchase/disposal decisions.
- Responsible to write, maintain and enforcement of policies and procedures for purchasing.
- Measures performance utilizing KPI, Balanced Score Card and departmental strategic plan.
- Utilizes standard office software (Microsoft Office Suite, ERP procurement software, SAP and material management programs.
- Supports ISO 55000 implementation activities.
- May act on behalf of PWD Manager as necessary and serve as back up for Warehouse Supervisor.
- On call as needed, after hours, emergent, storm, etc.
- Must follow BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment as required.
- Attends training all assigned training.
- Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned by Manager.
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, paid holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
- Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 matches up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical.
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan.
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
