Senior Procurement Category Specialist - Cable/Wire

Overview

Lead procurement strategy for cable/wire to optimize cost, quality and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• market monitoring
• supplier negotiation
• category strategy
• cost analysis
• metrics development
• process consolidation

Tasks

-Closely monitor the global supply market with regards to pricing & commodity trends, supplier capacity, supplier news, industry news and new product developments -Build wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization. -Maintaining a safety conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices; and performing other responsibilities and duties as assigned. -Assist in negotiating Master Agreements with key suppliers -Aggressively pursue defined Category Management (CM) strategy to ensure competitive advantage for MPS and to position MPS as a market leader and preferred client of our key suppliers. -Assist in the development of category strategy to achieve financial value-add and improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through detailed analysis of the category portfolio including consolidation of supplier base and spend across all geographical areas. Address key operating priorities including performance management, safety, and compliance. -Assist in the development and implementation of innovative solutions to resolve complex issues, while executing organizational readiness change management strategies. -Develop and implement innovative solutions to resolve complex issues, while executing advanced organizational readiness change management strategies. -Assess work streams and activities for consolidation opportunities. Assess current and future business processes for best work practice, and/or technological fit based on external market and industry practices. -Ensure that strategies for assigned categories evolve to adequately address changing market conditions. -Perform cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks/KPI's for suppliers and commodities against MPS projects and divisions. -Proactively challenge current procurement, estimating, and cost tracking practices to drive improved results. -Develop and implement metrics to monitor area of responsibility, identify gaps, and implement action plans to remediate. Understand, assess, and anticipate the internal/external strategic landscape of Supply Chain and how these impact the projects.

Requirements

• procurement
• project management
• microsoft office
• bachelor's degree
• cpm certification
• 5-7 years

What You Bring

-Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts with vendors. -Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. -General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning -Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Management, Operations or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. -Self-motivated, driven to succeed, strong critical thinker, and able to think and communicate in terms of process flow -Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams. -5-7 years' experience in a procurement, contract management, project management or related role -Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Certification or Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) Certification preferred. -Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills -Up to 10% -Expertise in procurement, estimating, business, and leadership -Demonstrated experience developing procurement category strategies. -Demonstrated experience creating project management plans that specify charter, scope, cost estimates, schedule, milestones and target dates, and risk management plans. -Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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Benefits

-Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance -Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation -We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions. -ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership -Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance -Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care) -17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays -Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement -Disability Income Protection Insurance

About Modular Power Solutions

-Pioneers factory-built power systems that ship ready to deploy. -Specializes in skid-mounted UPS and power enclosures. -Modular systems accelerate construction schedules and reduce onsite risk. -Patent-protected design and high-density engineering enable highly customizable power configurations. -Projects range from outdoors in weather-tough enclosures to indoor integration. -Combines vendor-agnostic components with tailored, high-QA/QC outputs.

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