Category Manager, Senior

Category Manager, Senior

Johnson City, TX, US, 78636 PHYSICAL OFFICE

LOCATION:

PEC Headquarters - 201 S Ave F, Johnson City, TX 78636 Hybrid Work Options Available $ Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits Salary Range: $ annually.

- $ 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

Negotiates 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

None

Knowledge, 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

Skilled in engaging and influencing stakeholders, operations leaders, and cross functional teams to align procurement strategies with priorities

Skilled in establishing and communicating performance expectations and metrics

Skilled in time management, prioritizing and managing changing priorities

Skilled 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

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…