Vendor Relations Consultant PV - APS (Arizona Public Service) : Job Details

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country's fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.SummaryThe Vendor Relations Consultant serves as the Supply Chain contact for vendor-related services and acts as interface with internal business units to understand vendor services, needs and challenges. Ensures vendor services meet expectations and drive the implementation of the sourcing strategy. Serves as Supply Chain representative and partners with internal business units for contract and vendor engagement activities. Leads the resolution of complex, inter-related issues that require buy in across multiple stakeholders, finding suitable resolution quickly within contractual boundaries.Minimum RequirementsA four-year Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or other job-related field from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years' experience managing vendor and supplier relationships in the area of procurement and outsourcing agreements related to maintenance, services, or similar experience. In lieu of Bachelor's Degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience managing vendor and supplier relationships in the area of procurement and outsourcing agreements related to maintenance, services or similar experience equaling nine (9) years.Experience working with and negotiating with suppliers and strategic vendor initiatives.Experience building relationships with key suppliers and liaising between vendor and internal organizations to resolve conflicts.Experience tracking and negotiating contract requirements.Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or QualificationsKnowledge and experience with vendor relationship management as a discipline.Ability to maintain composure in critical negotiations, communicating effectively with both internal and external clients.Experience performing advanced business and financial analysis of vendor engagements.Experience building strong relationships with key vendors.Ability to solve complex problems; and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of overall vendor relationships across the organization.Ability to lead using informal authority and personal influence to drive organizational objectives.Major AccountabilitiesDevelops, implements and manages vendor management processes aligned with Supply Chain best practices.Establishes and maintains strong partnerships with business units and vendors, participating in contract development and evaluations to identify potential issues and risks.Partners with key stakeholders to ensure contract delivery is in line with regulatory, contractual, and service level requirements.Maintains the strategic relationship with key vendors.Serves as primary escalation point for business units with ongoing or significant issues.Holds vendors accountable to providing continuous improvement opportunities that meet the needs of the station.Defines and seeks opportunities for improvements and cost savings through better utilization and engagement of vendor resources especially major suppliers (craft labor supplier, technical supplier, etc.)Export Compliance / EEO StatementThis position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.Hybrid Role:This position combines working in the office and at home, based on the needs of the business. The schedule will be determined with the hired employee and leadership, but the ultimate decision is the company's.#J-18808-Ljbffr