Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG) is one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater and natural gas providers in the U.S., serving approximately 5 million people across 9 states under the Aqua and Peoples brands. Essential represents an infrastructure company uniquely positioned to have a powerful impact on improving reliability, quality of life and economic prosperity for all.
Essential Utilities is the parent company overseeing the Aqua America branded water and wastewater business segment and Peoples Natural Gas, a regulated natural gas utility. The company began in Pennsylvania and remains headquartered in Bryn Mawr along with the water utility side of the business, while the natural gas company People's is headquartered in Pittsburgh. As a premier infrastructure company, Essential Utilities offers a wide array of exciting and challenging career opportunities that support its mission to provide natural resources for life.
As you may know, PFAS contaminants are in the news. These forever chemicals are found in 98% of all matter, including water. Aqua is doing cutting-edge work to remove PFAS contaminants from drinking water. This is a uniquely important opportunity to partner with industry leaders in water engineering & operations and to play a key role in the company's strategic PFAS work.
We seek a talented, skilled and diverse workforce that values teamwork as well as a steadfast commitment to our customers and to the environment.
The Position
Acts as the one point of contact in Supply Chain for PFAS-related procurement needs, regardless of project location, directly involved with negotiations, contract management, payment structures, supply chain logistics and constraints, and RFP management, in collaboration with legal.
Conducts successful PFAS supplier negotiations, ensuring favorable cost and business outcomes in clearly outlined supplier and construction services agreements and contracts.
Develop templates and protocols for procurement and contract management at each stage of the procurement lifecycle.
Establishes and promotes the vision, operating model and development plan for Aqua's PFAS capital program procurement and supply chain functions.
Works with corporate and state business leaders to establish and implement a cohesive procurement model.
Establishes and formalizes the PFAS category management function for the procurement of goods and services across Aqua.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent general business acumen and understanding of procurement/sourcing.
A strong knowledge of A/P, accounting, financial analysis, logistics, business law (specifically contract law), vendor management, inventory/materials management, utility operations (construction, engineering & maintenance) preferred.
A general knowledge of utility operations including water and/or gas operations is desired.
Experience in the procurement of capital goods for utility or process plant construction projects.
Experience with bidding, selection, and contracting for construction services required, including familiarity with design-bid-build, design-build, open-book contracting, etc. to ensure optimal pricing and project delivery.
A self-starter with the ability to lead a pro-active organization.
A team player able to work effectively in a team-fostered, multi-tasking environment.
Skills and Qualifications
BA/BS in supply chain management, engineering, business, legal or related field.
10+ years' experience in supply chain management or a similar field.
10+ years' Leadership and mentoring of employees.
Open to up to 50% travel.
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