Job Description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

The Buyer is responsible for the timely and efficient procurement of services and supplies, leveraging established category strategies and contracts while demonstrating fundamental knowledge of the sourcing and procurement process. The position is expected to effectively utilize the company’s sourcing and procurement platforms in managing the life cycle of purchase orders and executing procurement in accordance with legal contracts when necessary. The position will also be responsible for coaching business stakeholders in the purchasing process, resolving invoice mismatch issues, and communicating effectively with suppliers.

Key Accountabilities:

•Provides procurement expertise to internal business partners, especially around Vistra’s systems and processes

•Process purchase requests, develops purchase orders and contracts in Vistra’s P2P platform, in alignment with category strategies. Effectively manages the PO lifecycle cradle to grave.

•Proactively collaborates and communicates with key stakeholders as primary buyer for multiple sites; understanding the criticality of stakeholder needs in a 24/7 business environment and works with a sense of urgency ensuring business continuity.

•Ensures contract compliance especially around safety and insurance adequacy, including ISN compliance when required, before issuing a new PO.

•Escalates contracting issues to contract owners to facilitate resolution

•Support Senior Buyers with PO Revisions/Completing/Reopening, Obtaining Sales Tax Certificates and Credit Applications, Vendor Setup/Change Requests, handle WNS requests (invoice issues, vendor address issues, etc.)

•Duties may include serving on after hours on call “buyer” rotation, and during emergency operations, to support emergent procurement needs.

•Provides coverage for team members’ PTO, leave, etc.

•Travel to stakeholder locations/sites and to corporate office as required

•Communicate effectively with suppliers using expediting skills as needed to ensure timely delivery of goods and services

•Communicates with suppliers, getting critical set-up information, the Vistra purchasing process and standard invoicing process (either AP or Ariba based)

•Supports and promotes Vistra’s supplier diversity program in the buying process

•Issues quick bid opportunities and establishes low risk contracts, if needed

•Uphold internal and external policies, regulations and laws

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

•2 years procurement related experience or basic Vistra operational knowledge with an awareness of sourcing, procurement, contracting and supplier management processes

•Basic awareness of financial concepts and terminology, category management and the associated benefits of category strategies

•Ability to effectively understand basic Terms & Conditions and pricing and recognize when escalation is necessary for resolution

•Ability to process and manage purchase orders, support eCommerce transactions, and effectively manage issues and stakeholders to guarantee policy, process and contract compliance

•Ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders, providing a high level of customer service while supporting departmental goals and the corporate vision, mission and strategy

•Enthusiasm for driving optimum business outcomes

•Ability to advocate for, and/or challenge, the internal customer

•Good process orientation and attention to detail

•Strong written and oral communication; ability to persuade others

•Ability to effectively participate on and contribute to cross-functional teams

•Ability to work with and manage confidential information

•High school diploma or equivalent

•Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

Key Metrics:

•Timely and efficient procurement of materials, supplies and services

•Accountable for the creation of real value through analysis of cost proposals

•Maintain accurate data in contracting and purchasing systems

•Timely and effective communication with stakeholders and suppliers

•Timely escalation and resolution of issues and disputes

Job Family

Supply Chain

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Glen Rose, TexasTexas

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email usat assistance@vistraenergy.com tomake a request.

About TXU Energy

TXU Energy has a long-standing history of doing the right things for our customers. It starts with the basics — providing electricity plans with easy-to-understand terms and straightforward pricing you can count on. But our responsibility doesn't end there, and neither does our commitment to our customers.

TXU Energy is a subsidiary of Vistra (NYSE: VST), a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.

Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities.

Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com.

Industry

Energy & Utilities

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Irving, TX

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

txu.com

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