Procurement Director (Partially Work From Home)
UGI Utilities, Inc.
is a natural gas and electric utility company committed to delivering reliable, safe and affordable energy to our 700,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland.
We pride ourselves on being a responsive, engaging energy company.
The foundation of our success lies in the strength of our 1,700 plus employees who strive to exceed the expectations of our customers and the communities we serve every day.
We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are:
medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance disability plans 401(k) matched savings plan paid vacation company stock purchase program wellness programs tuition reimbursement paid parental leave paid volunteer time adoption assistance Job SummaryThe primary purpose of this role is to lead the Natural Gas Procurement function with approximately $700M spend under management with the objective of maximizing the value from third party suppliers.
In doing so, the Director, Natural Gas Procurement is tasked with interfacing with UGI Utility, Energy Services, Mountaineer Gas, and Global Engineering and Construction Leadership in understanding the business strategy and requirements from the Global Procurement function in service of delivering this strategy.
This leader is tasked with becoming the trusted advisor of choice to all business stakeholders for third party goods and services support.
Further, the Director, Natural Gas Procurement will be a member of the Global Procurement team and ensure integration and alignment between the Business Units and Procurement strategies and objectives.
As the Single Point of Contact and lead for Procurement for the Natural Gas Business, this role will manage communications to drive clarity in how to engage with Global Procurement and will act as an escalation point for any issues that cannot be resolved within the organization.
With this responsibility, the leveraged parts of the Procurement Organization (i.
e.
Category Management, Center of Excellence) will have a matrix accountability to this role for delivery related to the Natural Gas Business.
This leader will steward the Procurement Control and Contract Approval Strategy.
This role will work to recruit, develop, and retain the Procurement team within her/his direct responsibility and support development of this within their matrix responsibility to meet the objective of becoming best in class.
Value delivered by this role, in collaboration with the business and global procurement will include:
Achievement of Cost Savings Targets (EBIT impact, demand reduction, and cost avoidance), validation with Finance and the BU for such procurement efforts, increasing spend with diverse suppliers, operational efficiencies (After the Fact PO, PO cycle time), and spend under Category Management.
This role will be accountable for delivering the service level agreement with the businesses, as well as managing their portion of the Global Procurement Budget Finally, this role will act as the supplier management executive for the Natural Gas Businesses, working in collaborate with Global Procurement in managing suppliers supporting multiple businesses and the single point for the procurement relationship for Natural Gas only supplier.
It is critical that this role collaborate with business stakeholders as all critical supplier relationships will be managed jointly with the business.
Duties and Responsibilities Directs all procurement and sourcing activities for the Natural Gas Business.
Acts as the local procurement leader in managing supplier relations and operational efficiency of our procurement processes.
Works with Category Management to develop sourcing plans.
Manages business demand, helping to funnel sourcing and procurement activity to the right individual within procurement (in conjunction with the Procurement Policy.
Leads negotiations with key suppliers local to the Natural Gas Develops strategic supplier partnerships/policies in accordance with the Procurement plan.
Responsible for the performance management (including goal/objective setting), development, training, and education of all purchasing personnel within Natural Gas.
Along with the global procurement team assures that maximum leverage is applied where possible for the enterprise.
Develop an understanding of the external marketplace and conduct due diligence regarding prospective suppliers either directly or indirectly with the assistance of key stakeholders.
Develops a contract compliance process - assure compliance of contract agreements.
Responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of Supplier Relationship Management which is the measurement and overall performance compliance of our strategic suppliers.
Manage any SOX compliance programs applicable to the procurement function.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Progressive procurement experience with history using supplier relationship management development to get significant cost reduction results.
Business Acumen - Display a quickness in understanding and dealing with a business requirements (risks and opportunities) and develop process and plans in a manner that will lead to the best business outcome.
Supply Chain - Expertise in supply chain methodology and practice.
Negotiation Skills - Expertise in contract negotiation and contract management, particularly complex construction or service agreements.
Procurement Systems - Solid expertise with SAP and Ariba are required.
Knowledge of other contract or procurement lifecycle software is a benefit.
Education and Experience Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Business or related major preferred; Advanced degree a plus.
10
years' experience preferred.
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or equivalent desirable.
UGI Utilities, Inc.
is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
As such, the Company abides by the requirements of the Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR 60-741.
5(a), and 41 CFR 60-300.
5(a).
The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.
Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies.
As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.
Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.
Recommended Skills Business Efficiency Business Requirements Certified Purchasing Manager Commercial Awareness Communication Construction Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
is a natural gas and electric utility company committed to delivering reliable, safe and affordable energy to our 700,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland.
We pride ourselves on being a responsive, engaging energy company.
The foundation of our success lies in the strength of our 1,700 plus employees who strive to exceed the expectations of our customers and the communities we serve every day.
We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are:
medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance disability plans 401(k) matched savings plan paid vacation company stock purchase program wellness programs tuition reimbursement paid parental leave paid volunteer time adoption assistance Job SummaryThe primary purpose of this role is to lead the Natural Gas Procurement function with approximately $700M spend under management with the objective of maximizing the value from third party suppliers.
In doing so, the Director, Natural Gas Procurement is tasked with interfacing with UGI Utility, Energy Services, Mountaineer Gas, and Global Engineering and Construction Leadership in understanding the business strategy and requirements from the Global Procurement function in service of delivering this strategy.
This leader is tasked with becoming the trusted advisor of choice to all business stakeholders for third party goods and services support.
Further, the Director, Natural Gas Procurement will be a member of the Global Procurement team and ensure integration and alignment between the Business Units and Procurement strategies and objectives.
As the Single Point of Contact and lead for Procurement for the Natural Gas Business, this role will manage communications to drive clarity in how to engage with Global Procurement and will act as an escalation point for any issues that cannot be resolved within the organization.
With this responsibility, the leveraged parts of the Procurement Organization (i.
e.
Category Management, Center of Excellence) will have a matrix accountability to this role for delivery related to the Natural Gas Business.
This leader will steward the Procurement Control and Contract Approval Strategy.
This role will work to recruit, develop, and retain the Procurement team within her/his direct responsibility and support development of this within their matrix responsibility to meet the objective of becoming best in class.
Value delivered by this role, in collaboration with the business and global procurement will include:
Achievement of Cost Savings Targets (EBIT impact, demand reduction, and cost avoidance), validation with Finance and the BU for such procurement efforts, increasing spend with diverse suppliers, operational efficiencies (After the Fact PO, PO cycle time), and spend under Category Management.
This role will be accountable for delivering the service level agreement with the businesses, as well as managing their portion of the Global Procurement Budget Finally, this role will act as the supplier management executive for the Natural Gas Businesses, working in collaborate with Global Procurement in managing suppliers supporting multiple businesses and the single point for the procurement relationship for Natural Gas only supplier.
It is critical that this role collaborate with business stakeholders as all critical supplier relationships will be managed jointly with the business.
Duties and Responsibilities Directs all procurement and sourcing activities for the Natural Gas Business.
Acts as the local procurement leader in managing supplier relations and operational efficiency of our procurement processes.
Works with Category Management to develop sourcing plans.
Manages business demand, helping to funnel sourcing and procurement activity to the right individual within procurement (in conjunction with the Procurement Policy.
Leads negotiations with key suppliers local to the Natural Gas Develops strategic supplier partnerships/policies in accordance with the Procurement plan.
Responsible for the performance management (including goal/objective setting), development, training, and education of all purchasing personnel within Natural Gas.
Along with the global procurement team assures that maximum leverage is applied where possible for the enterprise.
Develop an understanding of the external marketplace and conduct due diligence regarding prospective suppliers either directly or indirectly with the assistance of key stakeholders.
Develops a contract compliance process - assure compliance of contract agreements.
Responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of Supplier Relationship Management which is the measurement and overall performance compliance of our strategic suppliers.
Manage any SOX compliance programs applicable to the procurement function.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Progressive procurement experience with history using supplier relationship management development to get significant cost reduction results.
Business Acumen - Display a quickness in understanding and dealing with a business requirements (risks and opportunities) and develop process and plans in a manner that will lead to the best business outcome.
Supply Chain - Expertise in supply chain methodology and practice.
Negotiation Skills - Expertise in contract negotiation and contract management, particularly complex construction or service agreements.
Procurement Systems - Solid expertise with SAP and Ariba are required.
Knowledge of other contract or procurement lifecycle software is a benefit.
Education and Experience Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Business or related major preferred; Advanced degree a plus.
10
years' experience preferred.
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or equivalent desirable.
UGI Utilities, Inc.
is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
As such, the Company abides by the requirements of the Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR 60-741.
5(a), and 41 CFR 60-300.
5(a).
The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.
Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies.
As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.
Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.
Recommended Skills Business Efficiency Business Requirements Certified Purchasing Manager Commercial Awareness Communication Construction Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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