Category Manager II

Overview

Develop and execute strategic sourcing for IT & Shared Services categories.

Key Responsibilities

• cost reduction
• benchmarking
• e-sourcing
• spend analysis
• supplier management
• process improvement

Tasks

-Drives a measurable reduction in year over year total cost of ownership for assigned categories. -Provides external industry benchmarking to better assess strategy and solutions within procurement. -Partners with internal stakeholders to understand current and future business needs, as well as external resource requirements, to create and execute project pipeline. -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. -Analyzes spend data and identify opportunities to increase spend opportunities with diverse suppliers (including local and regional). -Influences key internal stakeholders to engage sourcing as a key partner to drive cost out of their 3rd party suppliers. -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. -Creates, implements, and manages multi-year category sourcing strategies for assigned categories to generate value for the company.

Requirements

• project management
• strategic sourcing
• maximo
• e‑sourcing
• bachelor's
• negotiation

What You Bring

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

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About Duquesne Light Company

-Privately owned energy services holding company operates through its subsidiary. -Frequently recognized as a trusted utility brand for innovation. -Clean-energy programs, smart-grid enhancements, and infrastructure modernization are key focuses. -Headquarters relocation to Nova Place marked a new chapter in collaboration and innovation.

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