Manager Category Management (hybrid)

Description

• Integrate Economic Inclusion strategies into category management and sourcing strategies
• Lead a team responsible for execution of category management strategy across the enterprise
• Ensure consistency in supply chain operations by implementing standardized processes and best practices.
• Creating, maintaining and enhancing critical internal stakeholder relationships
• with authority to hire, terminate, promote, demote, coach, develop and performance manage
• Drive and manage category performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and identifies areas for continuous improvement
• Conduct external market research to stay informed of industry trends and emerging supply chain strategies to implement best practices
• Build and support a culture of ownership and accountability, develops talent through an employee value proposition that supports personal and professional development.
• Develop and implement category plans to achieve total cost of ownership (TCO) reductions and risk mitigation objectives.
• Execute category management strategies as defined by the Director of Category Management to align with overall business partner goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement complex sourcing and contracting strategies by applying advanced strategic thinking to navigate unique and challenging procurement scenarios, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and risk management practices.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain support functions to enable execution of defined category goals.
• Management and negotiation of outsourcing agreements
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Category Specialists, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability.

Requirements

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish
• CPSM Upon Hire
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college
• Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away
• Some travel, less than 15%.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with others, especially in matrix leadership position
• Experience managing critical suppliers and associated contractual agreements
• Results-oriented mindset with proven track record of delivering results and achieving goals
• Ability to negotiate complex and critical agreements with suppliers
• Ability to identify and innovate solutions
• Current knowledge of leading supply chain practices and benchmarks
• 4-6 years of leadership experience
• Knowledge of contract language
• Analytical thinking & proven financial acumen
• Proven track record of leadership and in successfully leading cross functional teams
• Master's Degree MBA
• Supply Chain experience in the utility industry
• Knowledge of Strategic Souring
• 1-3 years category management experience
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including experience delivering presentations and recommendations to Executive Leadership
• Ability to build support and consensus

Benefits

• The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance