Procurement Market Intelligence, Principal

Overview

Strategic data-driven leader delivering market insights for procurement decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• data governance
• advanced analytics
• spend analysis
• tco modeling
• strategy papers
• stakeholder coordination

Tasks

-Act as SME regarding industry, PG&E activities, the California wholesale electricity market and market participants. -Partner with IT and data governance teams to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and accessibility of procurement data. -Lead teams to respond to ad hoc requests for analyses of impacts of electric procurement issues as needed. -Continually applies, and guides others to apply, understanding of company goals and strategies -Provide insights on industry trends, supplier markets, commodity pricing, and geopolitical factors that impact procurement decisions -Lead multiple stakeholder initiatives and coordinate interdependent work streams to ensure successful completion of sourcing analytics. -Take the lead in preparing and approving “deep dive” position and strategy papers. Act as a liaison to stakeholders and industry agencies on market intelligence and analytics. -Translate complex data into actionable recommendations for executives and distill insights into executive-level presentations. -Leverage advanced analytics to assess procurement performance, cost trends, and risk exposure. -Provide thought leadership to guide complex strategy decisions. -Acts as a thought leader, applying extensive industry and market subject matter expertise in the development of strategy or resolution of complex issues -Take a leadership role in developing vision and guiding principles regarding markets. -Lead spend analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling, and should-cost analysis to support sourcing decisions. -Develop strategies and processes to communicate with internal stakeholders and PG&E management and to improve sourcing analytics.

Requirements

• sap ariba
• advanced degree
• 10+ years
• analytical skills
• strategic sourcing
• category management

What You Bring

-10+ years of experience in Procurement, Procurement Analytics, Market Intelligence, or related fields -Able to work autonomously -Able to coach and mentor less experienced employees -Effectively and persuasively communicates highly complex ideas to diverse audiences -Requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience -Able to solve unique and complex problems and anticipate issues and develop innovative solutions -Advanced degree -Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Engineering, Math, or Economics preferred -Advanced in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Access, PowerPoint) -Strong analytical skills, ability to solve abstract problems, attention to detail -Knowledge of rules and regulations of CPUC or other Public Utilities Commission -Experience with procurement and ERP systems (e.g., SAP Ariba) -Able to manage major cross-functional projects and initiatives -Well-developed computer skills including familiarity with standard Microsoft Office applications -Expertise in market intelligence tools (e.g., Beroe, Gartner, Bloomberg, etc.). -Strategic Sourcing and/or Category Management experience -Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering or related discipline

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About Pacific Gas And Electric Company

-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.

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