Position Details

Salary $60K – $74K USD / year

Type Full-Time

Experience entry

Exp. Years 0-1 years

Education Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, technical/analytical field, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Category Supply Chain & Procurement

About this role

Associate Planner Buyer at Xcel Energy coordinates procurement of materials and services, develops local procurement strategies, and supports planning and purchasing goals.

Key Responsibilities

Requisitions analysis and ERP processing
RFX bid packages development and bid evaluation
PO/contract creation and supplier performance tracking
Build business partner relationships and coordinate with field locations
Manage supplier relationships and material deliveries

Technical Overview

Focus on procurement lifecycle including requisitions processing in ERP, bid packages, PO/contract execution, supplier performance tracking, and inventory/delivery management.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an entry-level to mid-level procurement professional with a bachelor's degree in a related field and up to 1 year of supply chain experience. They excel at analysis, negotiation, and cross-functional partner communication, with strong focus on process improvement and supplier relationships.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain ManagementBusinesstechnical/analytical fieldor related field or equivalent combination of education and experienceExcellent problem solvingorganizationalteamworkand communication skillsUp to 10% travel; driver's license required

Nice-to-Have Skills

One year of Supply Chain related experienceExperience in plant or utility operationsBasic contract knowledgenegotiationand project management skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems

Tools & Platforms

ERP systemsMicrosoft Office

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain ManagementBusinesstechnical/analytical fieldor related field; Requisitions analysis; ERP systems; master agreements; RFX; bidding; supplier management; inventory management; contracts; Microsoft Office

Hard Skills

ERP systemsRequisitionsBidding/Award processRFXPurchase OrdersContractsMaster agreementsSupplier relationshipsInventory managementLogisticsMicrosoft Office

Soft Skills

Problem solvingOrganizational skillsTeamworkCommunication skills

Certifications

Preferred

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent

Industry & Role

Industry Energy

Job Function Coordinate procurement of materials/services and manage supplier relationships to meet cost, schedule, and quality goals.

Role Subtype Associate Planner Buyer

Keywords for Your Resume

Associate Planner BuyerPlanner BuyerProcurementSupply ChainERP systemsMaster agreementsRFXBid packagesBid evaluationPurchase OrdersContractsSourcingInventory managementSupplier managementContractingMicrosoft OfficeBachelor's degreeCPSMCertified Professional in Supply Managementdriving licensetravel

Deal Breakers

Bachelor's degree required, Must be willing to travel up to 10%, Driver's license required

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