Procurement Category Manager II

Description

The Category Manager II is responsible for developing and executing category plans for the strategic sourcing of various spend categories, from Direct (including Power Equipment) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) to Information Technology, Shared Services, Engineering, and Construction. This role will more specifically focus on supporting IT & Shared Services. The category manager is responsible for cross-functional sourcing and contracting activities to leverage Duquesne Light Company’s services and materials spend to best attend internal stakeholders and business needs.

• Influences key internal stakeholders to engage sourcing as a key partner to drive cost out of their 3rd party suppliers.
• Provides external industry benchmarking to better assess strategy and solutions within procurement.
• Creates, implements, and manages multi-year category sourcing strategies for assigned categories to generate value for the company.
• Manages supplier qualification, RFP, supplier selection, contract development, implementation, purchase or blanket orders, compliance, and ongoing supply management processes.
• Drives process improvements to create efficiencies in sourcing procedures.
• Leads cross-functional strategic sourcing teams that include representation from the end user community.
• Conducts regular reviews of supplier scorecards and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement of suppliers.
• Leverages e-sourcing and spend analysis tools to drive incremental year over year cost savings.
• Partners with internal stakeholders to understand current and future business needs, as well as external resource requirements, to create and execute project pipeline.
• Drives a measurable reduction in year over year total cost of ownership for assigned categories.
• Analyzes spend data and identify opportunities to increase spend opportunities with diverse suppliers (including local and regional).

Requirements

• Exceptional ability to engage cross functional teams and influence decision making process.
• Project management and change management skills.
• 2+ years of relevant experience inclusive of sourcing various IT & corporate services required.
• Familiarity with the Power Advocate Energy Intelligence Platform a plus or web-based tools, such as e-Sourcing, Spend Analytics, Contract Management.
• Contract negotiation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, finance, or relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of contract terms and conditions.
• Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing process and practical application of the process to sourcing projects.
• Strong analytical skills.
• ERP system experience (Maximo) is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to navigate a complex organization structure to solve problems.
• Experience in increasing supplier diversity spend.
• Must be able to work within all functions and levels of an organization.
• Experience supporting or leading the development and execution of sourcing category strategies.

Benefits

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance