- PacifiCorp
- Portland, OR
- 02-06-2024
Job Description
PacifiCorp is seeking a Transmission & Distribution Vendor Management Associate to facilitate and optimize contracted resources throughout the service territory for electric distribution construction, operation, maintenance, restoration, and customer service activities. The role involves assisting in the development of profitable vendor relationships, including sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing from vendors, as well as liaising between field operations and external contractors. Additionally, the Associate will plan, organize, and control resources/processes to achieve project/program objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints to meet business needs.
Responsibilities
- Assist with managing external contract resources in support of field operations managers to effectively deliver planned capital and maintenance projects that are to be constructed using external contract resources.
- Serve as the liaison between Field Operations and external contractors to ensure optimal resource utilization and to derive maximum value from the line service agreement.
- Participate in activities related to the planning, design, building, maintenance, switching, and control of the distribution and transmission systems.
- Manage and approve/disprove all change orders and affected processes for requests submitted by external vendors.
- Coordinate, review, and provide input to invoicing, accruals, and other business practices and procedures related to the delivery of annual plans.
- Allocate contract resources and oversee delivery from vendors while evaluating vendor performance/impact on business outcomes.
- Deliver a convincing zero-accident workplace message on a regular basis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience in the electric utility or related industry.
- Three years of directly related experience in distribution operations, maintenance, construction, supply chain, contract administration, or supplier performance management.
- Proficiency with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and mainframe applications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to conduct business and work with employees while understanding that information acquired in this position is confidential and must be treated as such in all communications both internal and external.
- Travel may be required.
- Valid driver's license is required.
Preferences
- Thorough knowledge of labor agreements, accident prevention manuals, code requirements, personnel procedures, budgeting, and general company policies and procedures.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and influence employees.
- Knowledge of electrical system construction, operation, and maintenance practices.
Additional Information
Req Id: 111760
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: Various Locations in Pacific Power Territory
Department: Pacific Power
Schedule: FT
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $100,700 - $118,400
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15% of salary.
Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit