Vistra 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 one of the largest competitive power generators in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 44,000 megawatts — enough to power 22 million homes — operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country.

Vistra is a leader in transforming the energy landscape, 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.

Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers, offering more than 50 renewable energy plans. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country's energy supply, Vistra has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to its 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Wikipedia
Vistra's family of retail brands includes TXU Energy, Dynegy, Homefield Energy, Ambit, U.S. Gas & Electric, 4Change Energy, and Vistra Zero — covering residential, commercial, and clean energy customers across the country

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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 SummaryThe Procurement Specialist is responsible for driving savings and implementing contractual protections for the company. Tasks include leading sourcing events as well as facilitating the contracting and procurement processes. A solid knowledge of all aspects of the sourcing, contracting and procurement processes is required. The position is expected to work with key internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct spend analyses, perform market and supplier analysis, facilitate the bid/proposal process, develop and use supplier evaluation criteria, conduct negotiations, formulate purchase orders and contract documents, manage invoicing exceptions, and manage supplier performance including issue resolution. This position will also coordinate with internal customers to create sourcing strategies that deliver quantifiable savings.Job Description Key Accountabilities•Sourcing•Lead multiple sourcing events across categories under Nuclear Fleet Operations•Analyze spend and develop cost savings estimates•Work with key stakeholders and Sourcing Managers to gather business and technical requirements (scope of work)•Conduct market analysis to profile the commodity based on business value and buyer influence•Contracting &amp; Procurement•Conduct supplier negotiations, including negotiating commercial and legal terms.•Draft, implement and manage contract expirations, renewals, amendments, terminations, etc•Supplier Relationship Management•Develop and manage Suppliers capable of meeting safety, quality, cost, timing and technology expectations.•Communication with internal stakeholders regarding their needs for materials and service, their perspective on supplier performance, etc.•Conduct regular business reviews with Suppliers to address any performance improvement plans, savings opportunities, innovation, market trends, etc.•Supplier Diversity•Support and promote Vistra’s supplier diversity program Education, Experience &amp; Skill Requirements•5+ years managing large sourcing events and negotiating commercial &amp; legal terms•Demonstrated problem-solving and strong analytical skills – able to construct/execute multiple analyses (e.g. TCO, NPV; cost-price analyses) simultaneously•Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,•Certifications – CPM or CPSM preferred•High school diploma or equivalent•Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills Key Metrics•Responsible for the timely and efficient procurement of equipment, materials, supplies and services for categories managed within Nuclear Fleet Operations.•Accountable for the creation of real value, including price savings, supplier productivity, and potential revenue generation through sourcing events and negotiations.•Lead cross functional teams in supplier sourcing actions and communicate with key stakeholders•Maintain accurate data in contracting and purchasing systems•Manage contract expirations and renewals

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