Associate Sourcing Specialist - Date: Jan 3, 2019 Location: GLEN ALLEN, VA, US, 23060 Company: Dominion Energy Nearly 7.5 million customers in 18 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va. The company is committed to sustainable, reliable, affordable, and safe energy and is one of the nation's largest producers and transporters of energy with about $100 billion of assets providing electric generation, transmission and distribution, as well as natural gas storage, transmission, distribution, and import/export services. As one of the nation's leading solar operators, the company intends to reduce its carbon intensity 60 percent by 2030. Through its - , as well as - e and other programs, Dominion Energy contributed more than $30 million in 2018 to community causes throughout its footprint and beyond. Please visit - , to learn more. Diversity is linked to every aspect of our business to include how we attract, develop and retain our future talent. An inclusive environment encourages the coming together of different talents, thoughts and energies. The companys commitment to employing military veterans through the Troops to Energy Jobs program is one way we are able to ensure workforce diversity. This position is located at our Innsbrook location in Glen Allen, Virginia. Job Summary - Identifies potential suppliers. - Solicits quotes, technical documentation, and relevant terms and conditions. - Obtains standard materials and services from suppliers at the lowest cost, with consideration to quality, reliability, and need. - Negotiates, awards, and implements contracts and purchase orders. - Communicates with field and project personnel, to evaluate compliance with purchase contracts. - Resolves problems regarding material delivery, price discrepancies, quality issues, invoice discrepancies, and/or adjustments. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience - General knowledge of business and contract law. - 0-2 years of related experience. - General knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis. - General knowledge of materials and services delivery fulfillment processes. - Good verbal, written, and presentation skills. - Effective influence, persuasion, and negotiation skills. - Analytical skills.Priority management skills. - Project management skills. - Computer proficiency. - Forecasting and trend analysis skills. - Value and cost analysis skills. - Ability to apply analytical skills to diverse issues. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines - Ability to use sound business judgment. - Ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to customer needs. Education Requirements High School diploma or GED Working Conditions Office Work Environment 76 -100% Test Description No Testing Required Export Control Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants. Other Information We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here - Nearest Major Market: Richmond Job Segment: Sustainability, Project Manager, Energy, Technology