Supplier Collaboration Specialist

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A  position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Provide overall guidance for Supply Chain key supplier/partner activities and stakeholder engagement. Create companywide Supply Chain program for collaboration, relationship, and performance management of specific key suppliers/partners that cross multiple categories, sourcing projects, and business units.

Essential Responsibilities

• Execute and communicate a holistic approach to address the relationship needs of key strategic suppliers/partners by working closely with Category Management, project sourcing, and business unit teams.

• Drive continuous improvement along the entire source-to-payment sub-process. Align key supplier/partner strategies across categories where applicable. Communicate and drive end-to-end understanding of key supplier/partner relationships and priorities.

• Execute strategies for key supplier/partners by coordinating and integrating relevant category management or capital projects strategies. Ensure procurement, business unit, and other stakeholder interactions are maintained at regular intervals.

• Act as main point of contact for key supplier/partner strategic relationships. Maintain strong relationships. Bring together key suppliers/partners, category and capital project sourcing, and stakeholders as needed to address and resolve business issues. Generate ideas to partner with suppliers and improve business goals.

• Represent Supply Chain at major industry events and other gatherings. Prepare senior management for discussion/reviews with key suppliers/partners, including materials and alignment with relevant category management or capital projects strategies.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in supply chain management, business, technical/analytical or related field and two years Supply Chain experience, or equivalent combination of experience.

- Requires previous experience in Supply Chain management, supplier life cycle management, procurement tools/processes, market information analysis, and stakeholder management.

- Prior experience with Supplier performance management and KPI development is a plus.

- Strong strategic thinking and project management skills are needed.

- Strong communication, negotiation, influencing, and conflict management skills are also desired.

Preferred Requirements:

- Process Management.

- Experience building out processes and templates.

- Coordinate cross functionally.

- Experience working with high value supplier contacts.

- Performance management of suppliers.

- Facilitation for cross functional meetings.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $100,000.00 to $117,000.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 05/09/25

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