DCPP (Nuc) Procurement Specialist , Associate

Requisition ID # 165601 

Job Category: Procurement / Supply Chain 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Engineering, Planning & Strategy

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: San Luis Obispo; Avila Beach

Department Overview

Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) safely and reliably produces electricity that is environmentally responsible and cost effective for our customers and shareholders.  DCPP's mission is to be the leading nuclear power plant in the country and to: Inspire and positively influence the industry through our safe, reliable, and excellent operational performance. Embrace new ideas to continuously improve our plant and our work environment. Proactively learn from ourselves and others. Enrich our communities and the environment, increasing the public's trust and confidence in nuclear power.

Position Summary

This position is “hybrid” with the expectation of being in the office 2x/week (subject to change due to business/vendor needs. You will be required to be in both the San Luis Obispo office and Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) in Avila Beach, CA.

Starting May 7, 2025, DCPP will require a Real ID. You must acquire one before you start at DCPP.

To obtain and maintain employment, you must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen, a security background check for unescorted access to a nuclear plant, psychological screen, and be subject to random drug and alcohol screening in fulfillment of federal requirements.

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

This associate level Procurement Specialist position is the first in a progression and is responsible for procurement work at Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP).

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.​

A reasonable salary range is:​

California Minimum: $​75,600

California Maximum: $109,212

Responsibilities:

Sourcing

Identify and select potential suppliers using market data, qualified suppliers list, and qualitative and quantitative analysis, plant requirements and potential diverse suppliers. o Seek out and develop Women, Minority, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (WMDVBEs) to meet or exceed supplier diversity goals. o Develop requests for information and requests for proposals. o Analyze supplier proposals and identify potential cost savings, spend reduction, supplier consolidation and standardization opportunities. o Prepare bid analysis criteria and bid evaluations utilizing standalone materials and Company online resources, e.g. Power Advocate.

Procurement

Purchase goods (materials) and services in accordance with Company procedures and policies. o Process documents in SAP, e.g. purchase requisitions, purchase orders, purchase order changes, and outline agreements. o Administer open purchase orders including monitoring of delivery dates and coordination with Line of Business (LOB) to include Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Technical Coordinators on technical issues. o Coordination of material delivery to include the expediting of the materials from the supplier, logistics management, delivery requirement validation with the requesting organization, and communication with LOB. o Manage blocked invoices in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract and/or purchase order, coordinate with suppliers and accounts payable as needed. o May participate in an assigned Emergency Response Organization position (may be part of an on-call duty team)

Qualifications

Minimum:

• 1 year experience in supply chain if PG&E or 2 years’ experience in the same field from another company

OR

• 2 years’ experience in the same field from another company

OR

• 2-year AA Degree in Business or closely related discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US OR

OR

• Possess one of the following Professional Industry Certifications: o ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) o ISM Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) o APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) o APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) o NCMA Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to work with both internal and external customers/clients
• Strong communications and analytical skills
• Business computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite Programs (emphasis on Excel, Word, and MS Project), SAP Financials and Work Management modules.