Category Manager

Posted 3 days ago

pedernales electricJohnson City (TX)

Purchasing Managers Electric Power Distribution

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$69,840.00 annually

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About the role

Category Manager Johnson City, TX, US, 78636PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Headquarters - 201 S Ave F, Johnson City, TX 78636 Hybrid Work Options Available$69,840.00 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

Salary Range: $69,840.00 annually. - $87,300.00 annual mid point.*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for the overall management of assigned procurement categories essential to our electric utility operations. This role will serve as the primary procurement business partner to assigned operational units, developing robust category strategies that ensure supply continuity, optimize total cost of ownership, and proactively mitigate supply chain risks inherent to the energy sector.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain Cooperative-wide category strategies that align with business goals for the assigned categories to deliver cost savings, efficiency, and risk mitigation
Collaborate with key stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs, develop category strategies and implement new agreements or processes
Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with category suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews, fosters collaboration on innovation and continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with the cooperative's strategic plan
Serves as the primary representative to the assigned business unit to represent the procurement process, procurement policy, category management, supplier relationship management, and supplier risk mitigation
Participates in effective change management regarding procurement processes, champions new supply management processes and procedures and aids in implementation across the organization as well as with key stakeholders
Leads, supervises, supports, and/or executes RFx (RFP, RFQ, RFI) processes for assigned categories and subcontract scopes
Facilitates proper scope development within contracts and utilizes strategies to develop performance-based scopes of work
Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and delivery schedules with key suppliers to drive cost savings and value creation
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities
NoneKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
Knowledge of purchasing principles, contracts, strategic sourcing and forecasting
Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing the purchasing of goods and services
Knowledge of how to benchmark trends to ensure that we remain competitive
Skilled in engaging and influencing stakeholders, operations leaders, and cross functional teams to align procurement strategies with prioritiesSkilled in establishing and communicating performance expectations and metrics
Skilled in time management, prioritizing and managing changing prioritiesSkilled in anticipating, identifying, analyzing and resolving conflict and problems
Skilled in negotiation techniques
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism
Ability to establish goals and objectives
Ability to manage, monitor, and review contracts, bids, and purchase orders
Ability to interpret, explain and apply strategic sourcing principles and practices
Ability to write and review reports, correspondence, procedure manuals and training materials
Ability to understand and interpret contracts and bid documents.
Ability to analyze, interpret, review, develop, execute and finalize complex proposals
Ability to listen, understand and communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Minimum Qualifications:

(Education, Experience)
Bachelor's degree in a related field 3 years of directly related work experience
Directly related experience may substitute for education
Experience with supplier and subcontractor prequalification, request for proposal solicitation, proposal evaluations, negotiations, risk mitigation approaches, and contract strategies
Experience in developing strategic supplier partnerships, managing performance scorecards, key performance indicators, and fostering supplier innovation
Electric utility industry experience preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds
The employee may be required to travel
Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative. Position Open Until Filled Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Join PECAt PEC, we know happy employees produce great work. As a PEC employee, you'll find we're always willing to invest in you — because we know that we do better when you do better.

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