New Orleans, LA30+ days ago
Advanced understanding of customer business drivers, objectives, budgets, needs and plans, and key interfaces inside and outside SC; Skillful application of commercial management processes (plan, strategy, source and perform); including supplier diversity, safety metrics and tools; Skillful application of market intelligence to assess supply market status and evolution; Skillful in developing contract strategies, incorporating relevant market conditions, based on customer objectives; including multi-contracting strategies with contractual responsibilities and liabilities allocated between each contract; Skillful in building negotiation strategies and leading negotiations for moderate to complex commercial contracts with minimal support; Skillful application of pre-award and post-award contract management processes, including ability to identify and mitigate contractual risks to Entergy; Skillful in building draft and final agreements with a range of compensation vehicles (e.g., lump sum, unit rates, time and materials); Understands the criteria required to create a contract at the local, regional or enterprise level; one-off applications or master agreement; Advanced knowledge of business and SC operations within Entergy; including how Entergy buys and pays (HEBAP); advanced understanding of supply chain systems and processes. Skillful application of project management principles to ensure systematic, thorough completion of each assignment, identifying critical pathways and risks to delivery; Skillful application of commercial skills and financial acumen, understanding the key business drivers and impact to Entergy on outcomes; Skillful application of data analysis methods/techniques to provide detailed reports and insights; propose conclusions, use data trends and present in meaningful ways; Ability to coach other supply chain personnel in technical tools and techniques; Skillful at internal and external stakeholder communications; operates independently with stakeholders; apply influencing skills to develop best outcomes for Entergy; Skillful at building relationships and networks with all stakeholders; including with suppliers; Strong understanding of the management of change in post-award contract management; Strong understanding of how to effectively manage the costs of the business; Strong communication skills in presenting concise/relevant information to stakeholders.