Director, ESD and Major Projects Procurement

Description

• Procurement Strategy: Coordinate and integrate strategic planning and annual operating plans by overseeing goal setting, business planning, and performance metrics to ensure that departmental strategies deliver measurable value in supplier cost savings, warehouse operations, safety, compliance, and risk mitigation. Partner with key internal stakeholders, particularly in the Major Projects business unit, to develop and manage demand and contract plans and execute program management for key procurement initiatives—including Customer Procurement Plans, Supplier Performance Scorecards, and Savings Funnel Reports. Validate supplier cost savings by coordinating reviews and obtaining approvals and develop financial reports to ensure that savings result in bottom-line improvements.
• Creating and maintaining a speak up culture free of retaliation.
• Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
• Procurement Support: Provide supplier spend and market cost analysis, develop cost modeling, and create value propositions and business cases to drive savings across the enterprise. Work cross functionally to develop category plans, establish supplier negotiation strategies, and ensure contract compliance throughout the supplier lifecycle.
• Ongoing Contract Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle. This involves managing and resolving disputes, claims, and change orders in a timely and effective manner to protect PG&E’s interests. Ensure strict adherence to all contract terms, conditions, and legal requirements. Prepare and present detailed reports on contract status, performance, and key metrics to senior management and project stakeholders.
• Sponsoring and sustaining a high integrity speak-up corporate culture which prioritizes safety, compliance, and ethics.
• Contract Management Strategy: Develop and implement overall contract management strategies for major capital projects. This includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts with internal clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to minimize risk and maximize project value.
• Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
• Team Leadership: Recruit and build a high-performing team to establish the inaugural Major Projects contract management and procurement team in the ESD group. Lead and mentor a team of contract management and procurement professionals with deep major projects subject matter expertise.
• Business Operations: Lead all aspects of business operations—including administration, talent management, and project execution—by collaborating with Procurement Directors to implement effective operating, planning, and reporting processes that drive productivity and compliance. Oversee supplier relationship management, contract performance validation, and the resolution of supplier issues, while safeguarding optimal sourcing decisions aligned with functional goals. Develop benchmarking relationships, visual management tools, and robust controls to monitor partner performance and spend; fosters cross-functional collaboration and manages contract renewals to support PG&E’s strategic and financial objectives.
• Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Governance and Policy: Set the direction for Governance and Policy coordination with ESD and Corporate Services to ensure consistent integration of procurement policies and activities (regulatory and compliance). Incorporate best practices and enhance policies and operating procedures, including changes to contractual terms and conditions. Coordinates the introduction and implementation of new contractual language and supplier requirements.
• Building on necessary level of industry, company, and subject-matter expertise, including laws and regulations.
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering hometown, customer-centric solutions.
• Building teams with a strong identity that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Requirements

• Formal project management training or certification (e.g., PMP); demonstrated experience managing enterprise-wide initiatives from planning through execution.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with senior executives and influence without direct authority.
• Willingness and ability to travel 10–20% as required for business engagements.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional initiatives and managing complex projects across business and functional domains.
• Using various- communications that convey a clear understanding of the needs of different audiences.
• Experience working in both regulated (e.g., utility) and unregulated industries, with exposure to large capital and operational procurement environments.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and financial acumen with the ability to translate business needs into sourcing strategies.
• Project Management experience, Utility and non-Utility industry experience, Management Consulting experience, International Business / Sourcing Experience.
• Industry certifications such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CPSD (Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity), or equivalent.
• Experience with international sourcing, shared services models, or management consulting highly desirable.
• 10 years of total supply chain or finance-related industry experience.
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement training preferred.
• Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related dynamics.
• BA/BS in area of Economics, Business Finance or Supply Chain, or related experience.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain, or related field.
• Proven ability to lead through change, influence at all levels, and drive measurable results.
• Strong understanding of supplier relationship management, contract management, and sourcing lifecycle practices.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, procurement, or finance, with demonstrated success in enterprise-level planning and execution. With at least 5 years in a senior strategy or leadership role within a complex, matrixed organization.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance