Sourcing Agent

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB TITLE: Sourcing Agent
REQUISITION: CFO006Z
DEPARTMENT: Procurement Services - Kansas City Headquarters, Topeka General Office
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO or Topeka, KS
PAY RANGE:

Sourcing Agent I: 13A $54,400 - $68,000
Sourcing Agent II: 14A $66,600 - $83,200

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Sourcing Agent is the local daily representative of Procurement for a designated function (e.g., a set of Generation customers) for day-to-day, emergent, and near-term needs. The Sourcing Agent will be responsible for sourcing products and services, typically in support of suppliers aligned to their assigned business unit (Generation). The Sourcing Agent identifies and manages key business relationships and looks for ways to continuously improve the customer relationship, engagement, and satisfaction.
* Guides the internal customer's requirement definition process into the sourcing process (e.g. reviews requisitions and processes them to purchase orders).
* Assists in systemic performance issue resolution with suppliers and internal clients (e.g. match exceptions, invoicing errors, past due purchase orders).
* Challenges existing methods and processes in pursuit of opportunities for cost reduction, value improvement, and application of lean processes.
* Actively working to adopt, adapt and use relevant e-procurement tools & systems based on industry trends while facilitating continuous improvement activities with the supply base.

Education and Experience Requirements:
* The preferred candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related degree field and/or related experience in the areas of procurement, strategic sourcing, contracting, project management and or financial analysis.
* Additional experience as outlined in the below skills, knowledge and abilities is highly desired. Candidates with the equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:
* Effective multi-tasker, prioritizing, addressing and advancing multiple projects/issues concurrently in a fast-paced environment, keeping relevant stakeholders informed.
* Ability to organize and execute rapid bid events involving cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to apply basic understanding of procurement, risk management, supplier diversity, and best practices including applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures to achieve successful results.
* Basic financial and analytical skills, and effective oral and written communication, interpersonal and influence skills.
* Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
* Project management and organizational skills.
* Proficiency in cross-function project teaming.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
Must have a current driver's license.

Working Conditions:
Normal office working conditions. Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance. Flexible working conditions include work from home M/F and requirement to work in the office Tu/W/Th each week.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.