Category Manager - Renewables

Rosendin

About The Position

Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more. Lead. Inspire. Build. Since our founding, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. Through a culture motivated by performance, competence, and shared ownership, our teams understand their value and execute through responsibility, accountability, and pride. Our success is propelled by a “whatever it takes” mindset, which, in turn, ensures customer success. Committed. Connected. Engaged. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. We are an organization built on integrity. We have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity and inspires everyone to do their best. Rosendin is the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractor in the United States employing upwards of 8,000 people. Established in 1919, we remain proud of our more than 100 years of building quality electrical and communications installations and value for our clients but, most importantly, for building people within our company and our communities. As an employee-owner you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success which means you benefit tremendously. YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY: As the Procurement Category Manager, you'll be responsible for development and implementation of procurement strategies for various categories as assigned, which are in alignment with Project objectives for cost, quality, and schedule. You'll bring your experience from the electrical construction industry in areas such as transformers, switchgears, fleet management, lighting, wires and cables and inverters (renewables) and be our Subject Matter Expert. You'll be able to form, lead, and oversee teams of subject matter experts that will define and implement new or enhanced business or technology processes, initiatives, projects, etc., to deliver added value within and outside of Supply Chain. Your main focus will be on achieving “best cost” while improving efficiencies throughout the procurement process from estimate to contract close-out to drive savings and efficiency across the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Management, Operations or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Prior experience and/or established subject matter expertise in Category Management in the electrical construction field within areas such as transformers, switchgears, fleet management, lighting, wires and cables and inverters (renewables).
10+ years’ experience in a procurement, contract management, project management or related role
Expertise in procurement, estimating, business, and leadership
Demonstrated experience developing procurement category strategies and negotiation plans.
Ability to research market pricing and develop best cost strategies to present to leadership.
Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts with vendors.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated experience creating project management plans that specify charter, scope, cost estimates, schedule, milestones and target dates, and risk management plans.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Self-motivated, driven to succeed, strong critical thinker, and able to think and communicate in terms of process flow

Nice To Haves

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Certification or Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop category strategy to achieve financial value-add and improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through detailed analysis of the category portfolio including consolidation of supplier base and spend across all geographical areas.
Address key operating priorities including performance management, safety, and compliance.
Assess work streams and activities for consolidation opportunities.
Assess current and future business processes for best work practice, and/or technological fit based on external market and industry practices.
Closely monitor the global supply market with regards to pricing & commodity trends, supplier capacity, supplier news, industry news and new product developments
Aggressively pursue defined Category Management (CM) strategy in order to ensure competitive advantage for Rosendin and to position Rosendin as a market leader and preferred client of our key suppliers
Develop and implement metrics to monitor area of responsibility, identification of gaps, and implement action plans to remediate.
Understand, assess, and anticipate the internal/external strategic landscape of Supply Chain and how these impact the projects.
Proactively challenge current procurement, estimating, and cost tracking practices to drive improved results
Develop and implement innovative solutions to resolve complex issues, while executing advanced organizational readiness change management strategies.
Build wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization
Ensure that strategies for assigned categories evolve to adequately address changing market conditions
Negotiate Master Agreements with key suppliers
Understand, assess, and anticipate the internal/external strategic landscape of Supply Chain and how these impact the projects.
Perform cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks/KPI’s for suppliers and commodities against Rosendin projects and divisions
Develop and implement innovative solutions to resolve complex issues, while executing advanced organizational readiness change management strategies
Maintaining a safety conscious work environment by following safety protocols and safe work practices; and performing other responsibilities and duties as assigned.