Sr Specialist

About us

National Grid is hiring a Sr Specialist for our Investment Recovery department in Liverpool, NY                                                 

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. 

The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

The Investment Recovery Sr. Specialist works to ensure that surplus and end of life materials are inventoried and redistributed/ sold or disposed of in an environmentally and financially sound manner for National Grid. Champion the Investment Recovery process within National Grid.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate the sale/disposal of scrap and surplus materials/equipment across National Grid NY locations with the Material Yard Supervisors and external contractors.
• Administer the creation and execution and management of scrap and surplus material master service agreements (MSAs).
• Administer existing scrap and surplus MSAs and competitive bidding process for the sale and/or disposal of materials. Hold vendors accountable for agreed upon scope of work and contract terms and conditions
• Negotiate pricing for the sale of scrap and/or surplus and obsolete materials.
• Process inventory/asset disposal material transfers using SAP/ EPIQ software systems
• Responsible for working with Procurement to develop and implement future contract and tactical selling Strategies.
• Responsible for marketing efforts internal to National Grid and business to business selling
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement to expand National Grid’s Investment Recovery Program and Recycling opportunities to support the company’s sustainability initiatives.
• Travel to various yard/field locations across the service territory as needed for the inspection and/or showing of materials designated for sale or disposal.
• Travel to vendors supporting Investment Recovery contracts as needed for audits and downstream compliance.

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

• Communication skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Business Management, Supply Chain or similar degree preferred.
• Strong time management.
• Knowledge of and expertise in the utility, oil/gas industries to include equipment and expendables preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Solid computer skills to include the Microsoft Office suite products.
• Must be a team player and able to work well with a variety of individuals within and outside the company.
• Knowledge of recycling outlets/environmental processes.
• Project/Contract Management skills.

More Information

Salary: $78,000 - $110,000

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience. 

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise.  We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.  National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.