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Central Procurement Specialist I: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Legal, or other related discipline OR in lieu of, a minimum 4 years of combined material purchasing, supplier contracting, vendor management, other related supply chain or business experience. The specialist assesses each material request to utilize the most appropriate sourcing channel, identify the appropriate method of delivery, understand the commercial terms and conditions to ensure accuracy in cost and volumes, provide reporting, tracking, and expediting as required.

Job Title: Central Procurement Specialist IWork Place Flexibility: Hybrid Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC Note: This a hybrid position, working out of the office 3 days a week, and will be based out of our offices in Hammond, LA.  Those outside of the area will need to relocate for this role. Relocation assistance is not available for this posting. This position will ONLY be hired as a Central Procure Spec I, higher levels CANNOT be considered at this time. Job PurposeThe Central Procurement Specialist is responsible for the procurement of materials and goods to meet the demands of the business utilizing advanced supply chain and purchasing knowledge and experience. The role operates autonomously but may require minimal supervision or assistance in areas where the knowledge or experiences of the specialist have not been fully developed. The specialist executes progressively more complex and variable scopes of work and understands the distinctions between catalogue and non-catalogue spending, utilizing Entergy’s purchasing processes, systems and tools to execute activities. The role develops purchasing options to meet the demands of the business and interacts with business stakeholders, suppliers and other Supply Chain (SC) teams. The specialist assesses each material request to utilize the most appropriate sourcing channel, identify the appropriate method of delivery, understand the commercial terms and conditions to ensure accuracy in cost and volumes, provide reporting, tracking, and expediting as required. These duties shall be performed in a manner that ensures materials are obtained in the most cost effective, efficient, and strategic method with strict adherence to Entergy’s policies, procedures, and core values. Key interfaces for this position are internal business customers such as business units, Tax, Finance, Risk Management, Safety, Legal, and external suppliers. Within SC, common interfaces for this role are other Procurement Operations departments, site Procurement, Category Management, Supplier Diversity, Capital Projects & Decommissioning and Warehousing and Inventory Management. Job Duties/Responsibilities<ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="font-size:12pt">Actively promote strong safety behaviors and ensure the team always puts safety first.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Utilize key tools, programs, and proactive field visits to assure standards and behaviors.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Monitor and influence suppliers to proactively identify any safety concerns.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Perform storm role duties as assigned through the Storm Assignment Management System (SAMS) and/or the nuclear Emergency Response Organization (ERO)</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Apply the principles and practices of plan, strategize, source and perform to each request.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Process Request for Quotations (RFQ). Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure all specifications, material descriptions, schedule requirements, and quality and quantity requirements are clearly defined and accurate.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Resolve invoice mismatches for Over, Short, Damaged, or Discrepant issues, etc.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Identify and evaluate new and current sources of supply, including diverse suppliers, seeking the most competitive and advantageous offering to Entergy.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Work with Legal and Tax to ensure deviations from standard purchase order language are within Entergy’s legal and risk tolerance levels and are approved and documented.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Create Purchase Orders for execution and issuance, tracking of order status, and expediting when required.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Ensure Nuclear Safety Related suppliers are active and approved for use for the requested materials on the Quality Supplier List (QSL).</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Ensure requested material has been reviewed by the appropriate Engineering personnel to ensure purchases will meet all applicable site and regulatory requirements.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Deliver and document savings to Entergy through competitive bidding (RFQs), direct negotiations, cost avoidance, etc.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Execute thorough purchase order documents for issuance to suppliers.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Ensure favorable terms and conditions with appropriate quality, schedule, and cost considerations are established, and that are in adherence to Procurement Procedures.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure SC is addressing material needs pro-actively and in the most beneficial way for Entergy.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Establish/maintain professional relationships with suppliers/partners, based on the highest ethical business practices as set forth in the Standards of Conduct and Integrity and Entergy's Supply Chain Policies.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Act as a Central Procurement Group point of contact with stakeholders and suppliers.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Maintain open communications between suppliers, stakeholders and within SC to ensure that prompt, accurate, and complete information is provided.</li></ul>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation, Experience and/or Certification<ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="font-size:12pt">Central Procurement Specialist I: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, Legal, or other related discipline OR in lieu of, a minimum 4 years of combined material purchasing, supplier contracting, vendor management, other related supply chain or business experience</li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="font-size:12pt">Preferred:<ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="font-size:12pt">Prior procurement experience in support of the energy industry</li></ul></li></ul>Required Knowledge and Skills for the position. Technical<ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="font-size:12pt">Working proficiency with Entergy’s computer systems and platforms (Microsoft 365, IBM Maximo, IBM Maximo MRO Inventory Optimization).  </li><li style="font-size:12pt">Advanced understanding and application of Entergy’s procurement and payment guidelines.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Proficient in the interpretation and application of policies/procedures and processes, governance and delegations of authority (DOA), and external laws and regulations.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Knowledge and application of commercial management processes (plan, strategy, source and perform); including supplier diversity, safety metrics and tools.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Advanced ability to perform buying actions for complex purchase orders; deep understanding of all options to purchase materials and the alternate buying channels.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Deep knowledge of the materials purchasing requirements, guidelines and procedures across the enterprise fleet (Nuclear, Power Gen., etc.); ability to advise other SC staff.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Advanced knowledge and application of the end-to-end purchasing process from approved material requisitions handling through purchase order (PO) placement and confirmation (expediting), to PO modification, to PO close out.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Skillful application of negotiation strategies and concepts to materials purchasing; support supplier commercial negotiations.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Basic knowledge/skills in the concepts/tools to understand market conditions and derive competitive insights from the data.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Proficient in resolving most invoice exceptions for PO’s placed; escalate those exceptions that require special analysis or activity to resolve.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Skillful practice and deep knowledge in computer applications and source-to-settlement electronic platform/system to complete purchasing activities.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Skillful application of relationship management between clients, other supply chain specialists, vendors and other third parties for each purchase order; manage business and supplier queries related to purchase-to-pay activities.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Highly proficient in understanding and applying document management and control standards; including management and maintenance of filing systems (hard copy and electronic);</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Deep understanding of opportunities to improve business performance.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">The legal basis of contractual requirements for materials contracts.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Negotiates simple agreements, under supervision</li></ul>Professional<ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="font-size:12pt">Skillful application of project management principles to ensure systematic, thorough completion of each assignment, identifying critical pathways and risks to delivery.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Skillful application of commercial skills and financial acumen, understanding the key business drivers and impact to Entergy on outcomes.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Skillful application of data analysis methods/techniques to provide detailed reports and insights; propose conclusions, use data trends and present in meaningful ways.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Ability to coach other supply chain personnel in technical tools and techniques.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Skillful at internal and external stakeholder communications; operates independently with stakeholders; apply influencing skills to develop best outcomes for Entergy.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Skillful at building relationships and networks with all stakeholders; including with suppliers.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Strong understanding of how to effectively manage the costs of the business.</li><li style="font-size:12pt">Strong communication skills in presenting concise/relevant information to stakeholders.</li></ul>Required Licenses or Certifications for the position.Preferred: SC Certification from an industry accreditation organization such as CPSM, APICS, etc.<h1>Primary Location:Louisiana-Hammond Louisiana : Hammond  Job Function: Corporate FLSA Status: Professional  Relocation Option:No Relocation Offered Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT  Number of Openings: 1 Req ID:122967 Travel Percentage:25% to 50%</h1>An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalThe non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment.  Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.WORKING CONDITIONS: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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Central Procurement Specialist I (Hammond, Louisiana, United States)

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Contract Negotiation

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Finance

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IBM Maximo Asset Management

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Microsoft Product Family

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Request for Proposals (RFP)

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Risk

Risk Management

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Supply Chain

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Vehicle Fleets

Vendor/Supplier Diversity

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Warehousing

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.

Job Title: Manager, Project ProcurementWork Place Flexibility: Hybrid Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC **Preferred office location is Hammond, LA, but could be domiciled in New Orleans, LA with regular travel to Hammond, LA. **JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSEThe Manager, Capital Projects Procurement is responsible for enabling Supplier Commercial Excellence for an assigned portfolio. This position is expected to lead commercial strategy development, planning, and sourcing leveraging a supply chain practitioner skill set in all aspects of the sourcing and procurement process including service contracts and material purchase orders. Entergy’s capital investment portfolio is $17.7bn across the company’s Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Renewables, and Nuclear business functions. This position will be assigned to Power Delivery materials with a focus on procurement of project specific material procurements. The Manager role will lead a team of four to seven and will report to the Sr. Manager, Strategic Procurement.  This position leads a team of procurement professionals that supports the delivery of safety, cost, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction measures at a minimum. The Manager role partners with business function leaders (Project Managers, Project Directors, Manager levels) on a regular basis to develop comprehensive and progressive commercial strategies.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESSafety/Human Performance: Ensure the Team always puts safety first. Actively promote strong safety behaviors, utilizing key tools such as Close Call /Good Catch in addition to proactive field visits to review standards and behaviors. Monitoring and influencing Suppliers to proactively identify any safety concerns. Supplier Commercial Excellence: Accountable for the development and execution of progressive commercial strategies that enable favorable outcomes for all key stakeholders. Commercial strategies should be comprehensive in nature and developed with the business function in support of business objectives to drive value and service delivery. Partnership: Accountable for establishing and maintaining healthy and positive stakeholder relationships. This activity includes establishing cross-functional and cross-sector teams with key stakeholders and creating a multi-year demand plans with integrated supply chain solutions. Culture: At all times the Manager shall operate with the highest ethical standards and in full compliance with internal controls, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Accountable through supply base partners to execute Entergy’s Supplier Diversity & Local Spend objectives. People Leadership: Accountable for leverage of Supply Chain’s Talent Management Strategy to assure the right Supply Chain talent is recruited, developed, retained, and deployed in line with key business priorities. This position will average management of 4-7 FTE’s within the Central Procurement job hierarchy. Mentor and coach staff.  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Minimum education required of the position<ul><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting, supply chain management, engineering, finance, or equivalent experience required;.</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">MBA preferred.</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Professional Supply Chain/Procurement certification preferred.</li></ul>Minimum experience required of the position<ul><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">5 years of experience in materials/warehousing, purchasing, contracts or project management. 3 years of supervisory experience and/or equivalent leadership experience.</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Related energy Supply Chain experience preferred.</li></ul>Desired knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position<ul><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">7-10 years of Contracting or Material Procurement Experience (development, implementation, and post award contract management) leveraging EPC Contracts, Service, Material, and Engineered Equipment contracts.</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Strong business acumen and strategic agility, with broad-based knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Understanding of Capital Project Management stage gate processes & Supply Chain best practices.</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Strong strategic and analytical thinker with an ability to provide focus on service delivery.</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Experience with process optimization and continuous improvement in supply chain preferred.</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Strong collaboration and relationship management skills and abilities.</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Strong communication, facilitation, presentation and creative problem solving skills.</li><li style="font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Knowledge of utility industry, regulated organizations, renewable energy, and Nuclear Generation requirements.</li></ul><h1>Primary Location:Louisiana-Hammond Louisiana : Hammond || Louisiana : New Orleans  Job Function: Corporate FLSA Status: Professional  Relocation Option:No Relocation Offered Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT  Number of Openings: 1 Req ID:123329 Travel Percentage:Up to 25%</h1>An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalThe non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment.  Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.WORKING CONDITIONS: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Manager, Project Procurement (Hammond, Louisiana, United States)

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Power Generation

Power Transmission

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