Education and Experience Requirements:
* The preferred candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related degree field and related experience in the areas of procurement, strategic sourcing, contracting, project management and or financial analysis.
* Additional experience as outlined in the below skills, knowledge and abilities is highly desired. Candidates with the equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:
* Effective multi-tasker, prioritizing, addressing and advancing multiple projects/issues concurrently in a fast-paced environment, keeping relevant stakeholders informed.
* Ability to organize and execute rapid bid events involving cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to apply basic understanding of procurement, risk management, supplier diversity, and best practices including applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures to achieve successful results.
* Basic financial and analytical skills, and effective oral and written communication, interpersonal and influence skills.
* Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
* Project management and organizational skills.
* Proficiency in cross-function project teaming.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
Must have a current driver's license.
Working Conditions:
Normal office working conditions. Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance.
Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.