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The Supplier Performance Specialist is responsible for the implementation of the overall supplier relationship process for Supply Chain (SC). Reports to the Manager Supplier Quality and works with SC staff, Business Partners, and suppliers to respond to day-to-day issues and questions, solve problems and identify and implement process improvements. Uses the framework for supplier relationship management and supports the process to identify and work with high-priority suppliers in collaboration with other SC departments and Business Partners. The Specialist coordinates their work with suppliers and Category Managers that are accountable for the supplier relationships. The Supplier Performance Specialist should have skills and expertise in the following areas:

Key responsibilities include:

Supplier Relationship Management: Implement the Supplier Relationship Management framework and process at Ameren. Support the strategic direction, goals and focus areas for the SRM group. Use the processes, procedures and guidelines to conduct SRM activities. Ensure consistent application of SRM tools and techniques to drive improvements in supplier performance, including responses to supplier quality audit findings. Review supplier responses to quality assurance findings. Help identify and support implementation of leading practices for supplier relationship management.

Supplier Improvement Plans: Collaborates with Supplier Quality management and staff to communicate to suppliers the expectations and requirements contained in supplier improvement plans. Functions as a liaison between suppliers and SC and Business Partners to assess progress on improvement plans. Assesses implementation of supplier improvement plans. Designs and deploys metrics and dashboards to track, evaluate, and communicate SRM status and opportunities for improvement.

Supply Chain Strategy: Supports SRM aspects of category strategy development and category management. Works to integrate SRM with business planning for SC and Ameren as needed. Assists in the preparation and communication of business cases to support SRM initiatives and priorities, in collaboration with SC leaders and staff.

Continuous Improvement: Uses continuous improvement framework to sustain SC supplier strategy and compliance with Ameren objectives. To achieve process excellence and stay current with industry innovations, the Specialist helps identify and implement, in collaboration with the SC Leads, leading practices throughout the organization related to SRM.

Qualifications

The Supplier Performance Specialist must possess the following qualifications and experience to perform at a fully satisfactory level in this position:

Technical Expertise

Leadership Characteristics

Work Experience

Typical Technical Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Digital, or other related field
• MBA, other related graduate degree, or Doctorate preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and time-management skills
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or ASQ certification preferred
• Proficient with the MS Office suite

• Typical Leadership Characteristics
• Strong customer-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with an ability to communicate with suppliers and business unit partners
• Ability to be persuasive and build credibility internally and externally
• Ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
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Typical Work Experience

• Five or more years of directly relevant work experience, including experience working with cross-functional teams
• Candidates with an advanced degree or Doctorate will be considered with three or more years of experience.
• Supplier relationship management experience, preferably within the utility sector
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In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Strong business acumen and communication skills with the ability to make sound judgments. Proven analytic, financial and operational skills. Strong self-starter with the ability to prioritize and deliver on deadlines in a fast paced environment. Effective team player with the ability to work with all levels of internal and external stakeholders. Excellent communication, business writing and presentation skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.) Ameren competencies:  Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust and Be Strategic. 

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process.  Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates