If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online. **Job Summary** The Sr. Buyer is responsible for the timely and efficient procurement of equipment, materials, supplies and services in accordance with established category strategies. Demonstrating a broad-based knowledge of the sourcing and procurement process, the position is expected to facilitate the RFP process, develop and use supplier evaluation criteria, conduct negotiations, manage the life cycle of contracts and purchase orders. This position will interface with other site work groups and manage supplier performance including issue resolution, and interact cross-functionally with internal clients and stakeholders **Job Description** **Key Roles & Responsibilities** Leading and supporting sourcing activities across all spend categories •Coordinate with internal stakeholders and category teams to gather business and technical requirements (statement of work) to facilitate the sourcing process •Conduct market analysis to select suppliers based upon business value and need •Support and promote Vistra’s Supplier Diversity program through outreach and supplier development activities. •Collaborates with key stakeholders as primary site contact for category teams Contract development and management •Conduct supplier negotiations, including negotiation of commercial and legal terms •Draft and author Contracts and Master Service Agreements (MSA’s) to support the purchase of goods and services •Manage contract documents on an on-going basis including expirations, renewals, statement of work (SOW) revisions, change orders, and amendments. Conducting transactional activities within the procurement process •Process purchase requests and issue purchase orders within Vistra’s procure-to-pay platform(s) •Track timeliness of at-power and outage related purchase requests and ensure updated status reporting to site and company reporting •Drive for cost savings in the process and optimization of spend for Purchase Orders •Drive for invoice timely payment and work with work groups to ensure funding of future Purchase Orders •Communicate effectively with suppliers using expediting skills as needed to ensure timely delivery of goods and services •Ensure contractors performing high risk services are pre-qualified and compliant with safety and insurance requirements •Work with other work groups (Engineering, Warehouse, Maintenance etc.) within procurement process to provide efficient, accurate and timely procurements •Resolve or escalate any vendor disputes or issues as necessary **Education, Experience & Skill Requirements** •3 years of relevant procurement/contracting experience (Power plant experience is preferred - can be included as relevant experience) •Understanding and awareness of sourcing, contract management, and the importance of managing suppliers to drive compliance and performance •Basic awareness of financial concepts and terminology, category management principles and the associated benefits of category strategies •Solid understanding of the sourcing process; ability to lead a lower complexity sourcing event from identifying potential suppliers, through bid, negotiation and award, recognizing diverse supplier opportunities where possible •Ability to effectively understand and conduct basic negotiations and recognize when escalation is necessary for resolution •Practitioner with demonstrated ability process and manage purchase orders, support eCommerce transactions, and effectively manage issues and stakeholders to guarantee policy, process and contract compliance •Understanding of legal risks and practical effects of contract terms and conditions; ability to negotiate red lines of common commercial terms, and recognize when incremental contract language is necessary to manage risk •Demonstrated awareness of the importance of project management process •Ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders, providing a high level of customer service while supporting departmental goals and the corporate vision, mission and strategy •Aptitude to mentor peers or other personnel on procurement processes, policies and practices •High school diploma or equivalent •Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills and experience **Key Metrics** •Timely and efficient procurement of materials, supplies and services •Accountable for the creation of real value through management of bid events and supplier negotiations •Maintain accurate data in contracting and purchasing systems •Manage contract expirations and renewals •Timely escalation and resolution of issues and disputes **Job Family** Supply Chain **Company** Energy Harbor Nuclear Op **Locations** Perry Ohio **_We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!_** **_If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site._** **It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.** **If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us** **at assistance@vistraenergy.com to** **make a request.** Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/ . Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3967404-1&h=3533293724&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistracorp.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vistracorp.com) . Come join us and be part of something special! 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