Technical Procurement Specialist

Requisition ID # 161251 

Job Category: Procurement / Supply Chain; Power Generation 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Operations - Other

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Auberry

Department Overview:

PG&E’s Power Generation Department manages and operates the largest privately-owned hydroelectric system in the nation. These renewable electric generation resources, located mostly at high elevation in California’s Sierra Nevada and southern Cascade mountains include 68 powerhouses, 184 miles of canals, 41 miles of flumes, 135 miles of tunnels, 19 miles of penstock pipes, 99 reservoirs, and 142,000 acres of watershed lands – all covered by 26 operating licenses issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). In addition to the current construction of new hydro generating facilities, Power Generation also operates and maintains several solar generating facilities, natural-gas-powered generating stations at Humboldt Bay and Gateway, and will operate and maintain the new Colusa and Humboldt natural gas-powered generating stations now under construction.

Position Summary:

This is an ESC represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining.

This position is headquartered in Auberry, CA. This position is “hybrid”, which requires you to report to the Auberry Service Center 1x/week for collaboration and as needed for meetings/trainings. You will also be required to go to Auburn, CA monthly for meetings and travel to various job sites within the PG&E Service territory as needed (subject to change, depending on business needs).

This is a journey level position which provides technical support and analysis on supplier selection, pricing, scoping and other critical areas regarding contracting and purchasing.

Demonstrates general understanding of knowledge, principles, and/or applications; ability to complete moderately complex projects, with guidance and supervision.

Works with internal stakeholders to develop contract specifications, participate in tactical procurement activities (bid, evaluate, negotiate, and procure), and prepare procurement documents for the acquisition of services (including services with materials) in accordance with Power Generation and Sourcing

Department procurement policies and Standard Practices.

Works independently on routine contracting tasks for services valued up to $250,000 and support catalog orders up to $500,000. For contracts greater than $250,000 the Technical Procurement Specialist works with Sourcing to develop the contract and bidding strategies.

May identify firms that are potentially diverse and facilitate their becoming CPUC-certified by referring them to Sourcing.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.  Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.​

2024 A reasonable salary range is:​

California Minimum: $​79,644

California Maximum: $96,492

2025 A reasonable salary range is:​

California Minimum: $​82,620

California Maximum: $100,104

Responsibilities:

1. Supports Internal pre-bid site meeting.

2. Works with Project Team to determine qualified suppliers, type of contract, level of details and develops Division 1 specifications and contract requirements.

3. Participates with Bid Evaluation Team and provides input to determine bid evaluation criteria, weightings, and successful bidder.

4. On a non-routine basis may develop Purchase Requisitions based on Company needs

5. Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with suppliers.

6. This group is one of the approvers of Purchase Requisitions in the chain of approvals, they are not the sole approver, and the Purchase Order is generated after the Ariba approval system completes the

supply chain process.

7. Reviews purchase orders and contracts as part of procurement approval process.

8. Develops contract documents for construction services (electrical, mechanical, and civil) with a focus on compliance with corporate standard practices, policies, and procedures.

9. Tracks approval status of self/department created contracting documents from inception through approval and ensures that documents are routed expeditiously.

10. Upon request, reviews contract invoices and assists clients to coordinate authorization for payment.

11. Creates and maintains Department project files.

12. Supports safety initiatives improving communication, documentation, and safety performance and tracking of safety related topics pertaining to contract projects.

13. Works with Sourcing and LOB to develop new vendor relationships

14. Reviews vendor proposals to ensure that rates and terms are

competitively priced and consistent with outline agreements, if applicable.

15. Negotiates with bidders for contracts within purchasing threshold and supports Sourcing on contracts negotiations outside purchasing threshold.

16. Coordinates and assembles supporting documentation to support audits.

17. May participate in initiatives focused on process improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School or GED-General Educational Development-GED Diploma
• CA Class C License, or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in procurement, contracts or other related discipline.

Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, engineering, business administration or related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• OSHA 10 Training and Certification
• 5 years or more of combined experience in utility or industrial
• construction, operations, maintenance and/or project execution and
• delivery.
• 2 years or more of contract development and administration with an emphasis in Construction and/or heavy industrial setting
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to work on multiple issues and tasks
• Process improvement experience
• Proficient in MS applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to track contract costs, purchase order status, and other contract related information
• Written and Verbal Communication skills
• Knowledge of Contractual Terms and Conditions
• Demonstrated competencies on use of supply chain management tool (e.g. ARIBA) and other business systems tools (SAP, SharePoint, EDRS)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Company standards regarding contracting processes

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