Manager, Vegetation Management Strategic Sourcing
Job in
Oakland, Alameda County, California, 94601, USA
Listed on 2026-08-05
Listing for:
Cynet Systems
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Operations Management -
Management
Supply Chain & Logistics, Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager
Pay Range: $140000
Years - $140000
Years
The Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager is responsible for establishing and leading a high-performance sourcing team, developing strategic portfolio and category plans, and ensuring governance of the contract approval process. This role manages spend across multiple categories, drives cost savings, ensures service excellence, and optimizes supplier performance.
Responsibilities:- Establish and lead a high-performance team to develop strategic portfolio and category plans.
- Ensure governance of the contract approval process from creation through award.
- Oversee contract spend across multiple categories and develop short- and long-term sourcing strategies.
- Lead complex cross-functional teams in executing strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Candidateage spend analysis, needs assessment, benchmarking, and business case development.
- Lead the development and execution of negotiation strategies.
- Monitor and maximize customer satisfaction using standardized client service level agreements.
- Manage continuous improvement-based relationships that deliver mutually beneficial results for clients and suppliers.
- Establish service level agreements to hold suppliers accountable for performance.
- Approve purchase orders and contracts ranging from $500,000 to $10 million.
- Directly supervise Sourcing Supervisors, Category Leaders, and Sourcing Specialists.
- Develop work processes and procedures aligning with organizational requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (one year of experience for each year of college).
- 8+ years of total sourcing or related industry experience, with some positions requiring technical or category expertise.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and implementation skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
- SAP/SRM proficiency.
Qualifications:
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
- Strategic sourcing and project management experience.
- Utility industry experience.
- 10+ years of total sourcing or related industry experience.
- 5+ years of supervisory experience.
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