Title:  Sr. Commodities Procurement Specialist

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Sr. Commodities Specialist at our corporate headquarters in St. Louis, MO

Reporting to the Director, Commodities, this role will be responsible for managing procurement activities for various sourcing categories. The individual will implement and execute supplier management and negotiation strategies to meet the business requirements for equipment, materials, and services procurement related to specific groups of spend across the Americas platform.

Duties will Include:

Sourcing

• Implement and effectively manage the procurement and strategy for assigned categories of spend.
• Facilitate the implementation of standardized strategic sourcing procedures and business process improvements to achieve required business results.
• Manage supplier qualification and measurement.
• Perform analyses on spend categories to determine the most favorable decisions for the company.

General

• Manage the procurement activities for specific spend categories to enhance safety and optimize the balance between cost and value, speed of execution and vendor support levels.
• Implement sourcing and risk management strategies to achieve cost reductions, minimize risk and support the achievement of business objectives. 
• Negotiate the procurement of equipment, materials, supplies, and services.
• Interface with Law, Risk Management, Treasury, Safety, and others as necessary to ensure optimal contractual terms and conditions.

The lifestyle:

This position is a full-time role working Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm CST. Peabody offers flexible work policies, including hybrid office/home working arrangements.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. Engineering or business-related discipline
• 5+ years of practical experience in procurement  
• Knowledge of corporate governance policies, protocols and procedures
• Strong communication skills including the ability to interface with management, accounting and outside vendors
• Effective software and documentation capabilities with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Mining industry experience preferred
• Strong analytical skills 
• Effective planning/project management skills
• Demonstrated ability in identifying areas for sourcing and cost reduction initiatives
• Self-starter with independent work habits
• Must be able to travel to remote mining operations and supplier locations

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
• Must be able to use a computer
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively
• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

About Peabody:

Peabody was founded in 1883 and has grown to be a leading pure-play coal company serving power and steel customers in more than 15 countries on five continents. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products. Peabody employs over 4,000 people and have 17 operations in the United States and Australia.  Our employees are guided by seven core values: safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity and sustainability.

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Peabody is a globally diverse company which offers an inclusive work environment to engage, recognize and develop employees. The company values the power of inclusion and diversity as a competitive advantage and is committed to increasing the number of diverse employees throughout its operations. We welcome applications from all diversity groups to assist us in honoring our commitment.

Apply to Peabody today and grow your career with us.

For more information, visit https://www.peabodyenergy.com/Work-With-Us or click apply now.

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