Buyer - Generation and TSS Projects

JOB SUMMARY 

The Buyer position is responsible for sourcing and procurement activities supporting Technical Shared Services projects and the generating facilities within the Alabama Power Barry Cluster. Duties include locating sources of supply, issuing requests for quotes, analyzing bids, negotiating, creating purchase orders (inventory, non-stock materials, and services), expediting, resolving supplier problems, and other supply chain duties as required.   The Buyer spends considerable time and effort communicating and engaging with their business unit partners while performing the duties listed above. 

  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS  

Behavioral Attributes 

• Able to build strong relationships and communicate effectively – required 

• Responsive to the needs of business unit partners – required  

• Demonstrates initiative and a desire to solve problems – required 

• Organized – required 

• Able to manage a demanding workload with competing priorities – required 

 

 

 

Experience  

• Procurement, sourcing or contracting processes – preferred 

• Performance in a transactionally intensive role – preferred 

• Maximo use – preferred 

• Work in utilities or heavy industry – preferred 

 

 

 

Functional Knowledge  

• Purchasing and supply chain practices and standards 

• Technical Shared Services’ project processes 

• Business practices such as budgeting, traffic/logistics, contracts, engineering, risk management, accounting and legal 

• Generation, power delivery or similar industries  

• Maximo Purchasing system 

• Business programs such as Word and Excel 

 

 

 

 Education  

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, finance, engineering – preferred 

• Supply chain or legal certifications are a plus 

 

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Active engagement with suppliers, business unit partners, and teammates  

• Cradle-to-grave ownership of sourcing and procurement processes 

• Tracking and communicating the status of purchase requisitions 

• Evaluation of proposals for materials and services to determine best value 

• Issuance of orders for purchase of goods and services 

• Resolution of conflicts or discrepancies involving contracts, specifications, pricing, and invoices 

 

 

 

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com. 

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.