Vendor Sourcing Spec II

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities


• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance


• Relocation bonus (if applicable)


• Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible


• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP

PLEASE NOTE: SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Vendor Sourcing Specialist II | Pay Range:  $70,320.00 - $87,895.00

Join SPP as a Vendor Sourcing Specialist II!

The Vendor Sourcing Specialist II plays a key role in supporting Southwest Power Pool’s enterprise procurement by managing multiple aspects of vendor sourcing activities to maximize value and ensure compliance with purchasing policies. This position partners closely with internal business owners and cross-functional teams to facilitate vendor sourcing activities, including requests for quotes (RFQs), contract negotiations, purchasing processes, and contract renewals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure vendor contracts are clearly defined, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational policies and strategic objectives


• Develop RFQs and evaluate vendor proposals to ensure competitive bidding and alignment with SPP’s purchasing policy and supply chain strategy


• Negotiate vendor contracts to achieve cost-effective, risk-mitigated, and value-added outcomes


• Coordinate renewal activities for vendor products and services, ensuring continued access to the product or service, timely updates, and technical support


• Support internal and external audits, maintain required documentation, and enforce purchasing policy compliance


• Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

This position operates with moderate supervision, exercising sound judgment and professionalism while cultivating strong vendor partnerships and leveraging analytical insights to deliver effective procurement outcomes that support SPP’s mission and operational excellence.

Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about strategic sourcing, building strong vendor partnerships, and delivering value through smart procurement practices, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a collaborative, mission-driven organization where your work directly supports the reliability of the bulk electric grid.

To be successful as our Vendor Sourcing Specialist II , we're looking for:

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience

Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience in vendor sourcing-related roles

Required Skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills


• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including executives, business owners/knowledge experts, and technical experts


• Ability to solve problems of moderate complexity, that involve multiple departments and people


• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships, both internal and external


• Proficient financial, analytical, facilitation, and organizational skills


• Strong attention to detail, including




• Accuracy and precision in task execution


• Thorough review of documents and data


• Consistency in work quality


• Documentation and record-keeping accuracy


• Follow-through to ensure completeness and correctness




• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word


• Ability to interpret and maintain compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to make decisions, interpret data, and problem solve.


• The employee frequently is required to stand or sit for extended periods; use hands to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment.


• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.


• Requires the ability to work and collaborate with managers and employees at all levels to exchange ideas, information, and opinions to facilitate the task.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.


• Understanding of compliance with and enforcement of SPP Policies and Procedures

Position Type, Location, and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, hybrid onsite position based in Little Rock, Arkansas.  The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional extended hours as needed.

Travel Requirement:

This position requires minimal travel (approximately 5%).

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool.

Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.