Job Summary

The Buyer position is responsible for procurement activities supporting category management strategies and business partner requirements for Southern Company fossil/hydro power generation facilities. Duties include locating sources of supply, issuing requests for quotes, creating & issuing purchase orders (inventory, non-stock materials, and services), engaging with business unit partners, interacting with suppliers, expediting & order tracking, analyzing bids, and other supply chain duties as required.

Posting Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Technology, Finance, or other relevant technical discipline preferred
• Education or experience in procurement
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or other Supply Chain certification is a plus

Experience

• Previous procurement/sourcing experience is a plus
• IBM Maximo procurement software experience is a plus
• Preferred: Demonstrated performance in a transactionally intensive role

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain practices and standards
• Ability to manage a demanding workload with competing priorities
• Strong organizational skills and keen focus on attention to detail
• Knowledge of Gas, Fossil/Hydro Generation, Power Delivery and/or Corporate operations purchasing is a plus
• Supply Chain system application knowledge, understanding or experience related to, but not limited to, Maximo, GEP, Oracle Cloud is a plus
• Professional communication skills, analytical skills, and negotiating skills
• Ability to engage and interact with business unit personnel and suppliers
• Strict adherence to procurement procedures, documentation obligations, and compliance requirements
• General knowledge of business practices associated with procurement, such as budgeting, traffic/logistics, contracts, engineering, risk management, accounting, invoicing, and legal

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with business unit partners, category managers, and contract agents to best accommodate their supply chain requirements
• Develop and evaluate proposals for materials and services to determine best purchase value
• Issue purchase orders for the procurement of goods and services
• Resolve conflicts and/or discrepancies involving pricing, invoicing, material specifications, delivery, and contracts
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, business unit customers, and teammates
• Effectively meet business unit expectations
• Must work from either the Georgia Power Corp HQ or Energy Center a minimum of three days per week with the other two days being optional remote working days

Behavioral Attributes

• Demonstrate Southern Company Values - Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
• Must lead by example and ensure equity and fairness in interactions with others
• Must conduct self in a manner that builds trust and confidence with coworkers, contractors, supervisors, and management
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity coupled with a strong customer service focus will be expected

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent benefits packages which includes:
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
  • Performance-sharing plan
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement