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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Power Delivery Buyer - **Company:** Southern Company - **Location:** Forest Park, GA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Databases - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/728BC7F3C0F747FEBDD2C88C6BEB0A17/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Business, Law, Finance, Supply Chain preferred * CPM certification a plus Experience * Experience in procurement or contracts preferred * Maximo experience preferred * Knowledge and Skills * Strong knowledge of purchasing and supply chain practices and standards. * Knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code * Strong knowledge of generation, power delivery and corporate equipment and material desired. * Strong knowledge of the Maximo Purchasing System * Working knowledge of Word, Excel and databases. * Working knowledge of Foundry System preferred * Strong analytical skills, communication skills and negotiating skills * Ability to interact with business unit personnel and suppliers * Ability to handle multiple transactions while under time constraints * Strict adherence to Procurement Procedures and documentation requirements * General knowledge of business practices associated with procurement, such as budgeting, traffic/logistics, contracts, engineering, risk management, accounting and legal ## Description The Buyer position is responsible for procurement activities supporting category management strategies and business partner requirements. Duties include locating sources of supply, issuing requests for quotes, conducting bidder meetings, analyzing bids, creating purchase orders (service and material), negotiating, expediting, resolving supplier problems, and other supply chain duties as required., * Work closely with category manager, contract agents and business partners to best accommodate their supply chain requirements * Develop and evaluate proposals for materials and services to determine best purchase alternative * Issue orders for purchase of goods and services * Resolve conflicts or discrepancies involving pricing, invoicing, specifications, and contracts * Develop and maintain supplier relationships Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. 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