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Category Leader, Principal
Pacific Gas And Electric Company
Lead category strategy, sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management for PG&E.
10d ago
$128,000 - $190,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Oakland, CA
Hybrid
Company Size
24,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Utility Infrastructure
Power Generation
Electric Transmission
Electric Distribution
Gas Transmission
Sector Specialisms
Electric Utility
Natural Gas
Residential
Commercial
Infrastructure
Energy
Safety
Reliability
Role
What you would be doing
market research
risk analysis
category planning
sourcing strategy
competitive bidding
contract management
- Acts as subject matter expert for particular categories or services in the industry.
- Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers.
- Develops and implements category plans and sourcing strategies for high complexity categories that optimize cost, mitigate risk, and ensure supply continuity.
- Maintains awareness of industry and market trends, supplier landscapes, and regulatory changes to drive informed decision-making and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Leads competitive bidding processes including RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations to secure best-value agreements.
- Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with category and cross-portfolio suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews, fostering collaboration on innovation and continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with the company’s safety, reliability, and sustainability goals.
- Partners with and influences cross-functional stakeholders and teams in developing sourcing and negotiation strategies for high complexity spend categories
- Works with senior management to support strategic planning and decision-making at the officer level.
- Negotiates, drafts, and manages contracts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards.
What you bring
ariba
sap
ms office
mba
negotiation
strategic sourcing
- Competency in building and leading strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
- 8 years of experience in sourcing
- Knowledge of database and information systems – e.g., ARIBA, SAP, etc. – as needed to perform at the job level.
- Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Competency in applying project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
- Strong ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, including executives, operations leaders, and legal teams, to align procurement strategies with business priorities
- Expertise in developing strategic supplier partnerships, managing performance scorecards, and fostering supplier-driven innovation
- Proven ability to lead high-value negotiations, develop complex contract structures, and drive favorable outcomes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
- Experience sourcing in Consulting / Professional Services, Construction / Related Services, or Materials
- Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging spend analytics, cost modeling, and digital procurement tools to optimize category strategies
- 10 years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in the utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors
- Competency in leading cross-functional teams and to drive projects of high complexity
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Company
Overview
1905
Year Founded
The company was established in 1905, marking its long-standing presence in the energy sector.
16M
People Served
The company provides energy services to over 16 million individuals across Northern and Central California.
- Focus on delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity and natural gas to a diverse customer base.
- Operations span from energy generation, transmission, and distribution to customer service and renewable energy solutions.
- Heavily involved in the development of green energy sources, including solar and wind power.
- Maintains a key role in maintaining the region’s energy grid and supporting sustainable growth.
- Pioneered energy efficiency programs to help reduce consumption and minimize costs for customers.
- Recognized for innovation in grid modernization and integration of clean energy into California’s power mix.
- Faced challenges, including natural disasters like wildfires, which have shaped its operations and future strategies.
- Remains a cornerstone of California's energy sector, continuously working to improve and modernize the grid.
- Safety is prioritized above all.
- Accountability is expected of everyone.
- Integrity, transparency, and humility guide actions.
- Customer service is a primary focus.
- Change, innovation, and continuous improvement are embraced.
- Diversity and inclusion are valued.
- Communication involves speaking up, listening, and following through.
- Success is achieved through collaboration and partnership.
- Teamwork and unity are emphasized.
100% GHG-Free
Electricity Supply
Delivering entirely greenhouse gas-free electricity in 2023.
3M EVs
Electric Vehicle Fueling
Aim to fuel 3 million electric vehicles annually by 2030.
58M CO2
CO2 Reduction Target
Expected reduction in CO2 emissions from electric vehicle use by 2030.
2,100 MW
Battery Storage
Total battery storage deployed as of April 2024.
- Targeting net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
- Aiming for a 70% renewable energy power mix by 2030.
- Planning to blend 15% renewable natural gas in pipelines by 2030.
- Targeting 48 million metric tons of lifecycle emissions reductions via efficiency and electrification by 2030.
- Committed to becoming climate-positive by 2050.
18-year streak
Corporate Equality Index
Consistently achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for 18 consecutive years.
Nine-year 100%
Disability Equality Index
Maintained a perfect score on the Disability Equality Index for nine consecutive years.
26% women
Workforce composition
Approximately 26% of the workforce are women among ~28,000 employees.
50% minorities
Diverse workforce
Over half of the workforce identifies as a minority.
- Middle management: 34% women; senior management: 42% women; executive officers: 50% women.
- Employee resource groups: 11 groups supporting diverse communities including Women, LGBTQ+, veterans, disabilities.
- Annual DEI awards and partnerships with Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Out & Equal.
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