Sr Sourcing Specialist (Construction Procurement) - 90386139 - Philadelphia

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position is accountable for cost-effective sourcing and contracting for assignments of medium to high complexity.  Responsible for managing contracts and supplier relationships, developing or supporting commodity strategies, performing supplier capability assessments, negotiations, award and administration of construction contracts, and additional projects as assigned.  Must be able to negotiate contract terms and conditions and understand comprehensive scopes of work.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Provides purchasing services for Amtrak business units, including solicitation, negotiation of contract pricing, contractual terms and conditions of purchase, performing cost or price analyses, development of sources of supply, and the ongoing management of strategic suppliers. 
• Serves as an interface to business units and management for the sourcing function and responsible for managing procurement projects assigned. Assists business units in finalizing Statements of Work, as necessary.
• Recruits, maintains, and manages suppliers with focus on total cost improvements while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Negotiates Construction contracts involving variable costs and non-standard terms and conditions. Prepares and administers contracts that are financially and legally sound to ensure enforcement of contractual requirements and Amtrak’s policies and procedures in concert with Federal Procurement Regulations and/or the Uniform Commercial Code whichever is applicable
• Partners with other Procurement and Logistics functions including Planning, Procurement, Business Improvement, and Law. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• BS in Business Administration or related field plus 3 years of relevant experience. Or, a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Must possess knowledge of strategic sourcing concepts, procure-to-pay processes, types of procurement contracts, commodity pricing, market trends, quality standards, sources of supply (including minority firms), negotiation techniques, value analysis and other cost savings methods.
• Experience in purchasing or materials planning or related fields.
• Proven track record of improving business processes and delivering measurable results.
• Effectively works under a matrix management structure.
• Ability to analyze strategic options and their direct potentials and indirect impact on the organization.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively in writing and verbally with all levels of the company and suppliers.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Expertise in business acumen, financial and analytical acumen, written and verbal communication, presentation skills, and implementation and execution.
• Expertise in ERP system and Procure-to-Pay processes
• Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to prepare, negotiate and review contracts, bids, proposals and vendor agreements for legal terms/conditions and acceptability of items to specifications.
• Self-starter with good analytical skills and common sense to problem solving.
• Demonstrate ability to learn new tasks in order to maintain effectiveness in position.
• Must be detailed oriented and disciplined to ensure project completion and effective follow-through.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• BS in Business Administration or related field plus 5 years of relevant experience
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
• Experience in construction, construction services & architecture and engineering; market expertise and supplier management skills.
• Project management experience.
• Experience in SAP/Ariba

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Physical Demands:
• Constantly or frequently uses a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse to perform a variety of tasks.
• Constantly or frequently sits, stands, walks, and may lift, carry, push, or pull objects of various weights; may reach, kneel, crouch, bend, or twist in order to in order to perform administrative tasks (e.g., filing, retrieving materials from desks and bookcases, moving around an office setting).

Mental Demands:
• Constantly communicates, comprehends, and responds to verbal statements and instructions, both orally and in writing.
• Frequently acquires new knowledge, skills, and tasks, both complex and simple, in order to maintain effectiveness in position.
• Frequently resolves problems with conflicting priorities in cognitively demanding situations. 
• Frequently reads and analyzes hard copy and or computer screen material and writes reports as appropriate. 
• Conducts in person and/or telephone dialogues as appropriate in order to manage and conduct the flow of work.

Working Conditions:
• Constantly works in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Frequently handles multiple projects simultaneously.  
• Subject to travel throughout and outside the region as required (e.g., via airplane, train, automobile).
• Works daily in the SAP and integrated Ariba system.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

The salary/hourly range is $78,600-$101,844. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:163560
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania

Work Arrangement:04-Hybrid Weekly 
Job Family/Function:Supply Chain & Logistics 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25% 

You power our progress through your performance.
 

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.  

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.