Medium Voltage Category Manager - Remote

Rosendin•Concord, CA

2d•$109,600 - $143,800•Remote

About The Position

The Procurement Category Manager develops and implements procurement strategies for assigned categories in alignment with project cost, quality, and schedule objectives. The role forms, leads, and oversees subject-matter expert teams that develop and implement business or technology processes, initiatives, and projects to deliver value within and beyond Supply Chain. It focuses on achieving best cost and improving procurement efficiency from estimate through contract close-out. The manager analyzes category portfolios and supplier markets, pursues category strategies, establishes performance measures, challenges existing procurement and estimating practices, negotiates master agreements, and develops solutions to complex issues. The position is remote, with travel up to 10%.

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in procurement, contract management, project management, or a related role.
Expertise in procurement, estimating, business, and leadership.
Demonstrated experience developing procurement category strategies.
Demonstrated experience negotiating vendor contracts.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated experience creating project management plans specifying 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 skills.
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Self-motivated, driven to succeed, a strong critical thinker, and able to think and communicate in terms of process flow.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Management, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop category strategies that deliver financial value and improve Total Cost of Ownership, including analysis of category portfolios and opportunities to consolidate suppliers and spend across geographical areas.
Address operating priorities such as supplier performance management, safety, and compliance.
Assess work streams and activities for consolidation opportunities, and evaluate business processes for effective practices and technology fit based on market and industry practices.
Monitor global supply markets, including pricing and commodity trends, supplier capacity and news, industry developments, and new products.
Execute category-management strategies to strengthen Rosendin’s competitive position and standing with key suppliers.
Develop and implement metrics to monitor areas of responsibility, identify gaps, and create remediation plans; assess how internal and external Supply Chain conditions affect projects.
Challenge procurement, estimating, and cost-tracking practices to improve results.
Develop and implement solutions to complex issues and execute organizational-readiness and change-management strategies.
Build effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization.
Adapt category strategies to changing market conditions.
Negotiate master agreements with key suppliers.
Perform cost analysis and establish appropriate supplier and commodity benchmarks and KPIs against Rosendin projects and divisions.
Maintain a safety-conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.
Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.