Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.
Starting Salary Range: $84,700.00 - $102,400.00
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for performing professional procurement services, exercising extensive independent judgment and management capabilities. Duties involve the procurement life cycle of a variety of materials, equipment, construction, public works, capital projects, and services. Responsible for various aspects of materials management including inventory management, investment recovery, and e-commerce.
Essential Functions:
- Assists internal divisions in obtaining required purchases at the best price, delivery, and quality.
- Leads and manages the full procurement lifecycle, including requisition review, development of solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs), vendor evaluation and selection, contract negotiation and award, and ongoing post-award contract administration to ensure compliance, performance, and value realization. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with internal customers, suppliers, and peers.
- Participates on and leads supply teams, project teams, division improvement projects, etc. for complex procurements. Works cross-functionally.
- Confers with division representatives in the development and analysis of specifications and processes supply needs.
- Performs research, collects data, analyzes data, prepares cost benefit analyses, and makes purchase/disposal decisions.
- Leads and implements cost avoidance and cost savings initiatives through strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, spend analysis, and process improvements to maximize organizational value.
- Assures uninterrupted supplies and services.
- Ensures compliance with basic principles and procedures of purchasing and material management, including the application of some aspects of business law and the Uniform Commercial Code, and makes decisions accordingly.
- Exhibits personal and professional integrity
- Writes documents, including but not limited to bid documents (IFB, RFQ, RFP, Scope of Work).
- Measures supplier performance and benchmarks best practices.
- Acts as a resource regarding procedures and policies, software programs, etc. related to materials and services.
- Utilizes standard office software (spreadsheet, word-processing, database, web publishing), SAP procurement software, e-commerce, and in-house material management programs.
- Develops and manages strategic supplier relationships and performance. May travel from time to time to visit suppliers.
- Must follow BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment as required.
- Attends training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by supervisor, BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA. Ensures compliance with public procurement statutes and utility regulatory requirements
- Mitigates commercial, contractual, and supply risk
- Executes strategic sourcing initiatives[N
- Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or necessitated by job responsibilities.
Job Specifications:
Required:
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This position requires knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in supply chain management, engineering, or business-related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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This position requires a minimum of five years of related previous procurement experience.
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Professional certification from nationally recognized purchasing-related organization. i.e.-Certified Supply Chain Professional (CPCP), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) obtained within 18 months of placement.
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Must possess a demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, select, and negotiate with vendors/contractors.
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Demonstrated process efficiency focus, cost savings realization and organizational change management capabilities.
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Microsoft office certification or proven proficiency of Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Teams
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Minimum of two years working in a public procurement role
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Valid MI driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred:
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Experience with commodities associated with utility distribution, production, or construction.
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Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning Systems.
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CCCM certification (Certified Commercial Contracts Manager)
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CSCP certification (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills that may be required of the employee. Management reserves the right to add, remove, or otherwise alter these duties, responsibilities, and skills at any time.
Why Should You Apply?
Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.
Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.
Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!
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 lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation’s premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.
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