Procurement Manager

SMUD • Rancho Cordova, CA

12d • $141,814 - $187,824 • Hybrid

About The Position

SMUD is hiring a Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities and provide strategic and tactical oversight for acquiring goods and services across the organization. The manager ensures internal customers receive timely, high-quality procurement support and well-executed contracts for goods and services supporting business operations, infrastructure, and strategic initiatives. The role leads, coaches, develops, and supports the procurement team, manages change, drives continuous improvement, and ensures effective day-to-day operations.

The manager oversees one or more functional teams, including hiring, training, motivating, evaluating, and developing staff. In coordination with department senior leadership and management peers, the role develops, implements, assesses, and manages department goals, objectives, budgets, projects, policies, and procedures. The manager may attend, present, or lead Board, executive, team, customer, community, and one-on-one meetings in person as needed.

The position is intended to fill one regular full-time vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future limited-term and full-time vacancies. It is based in the Sacramento region; hybrid work may be available, requiring at least three onsite days per week, with additional onsite work possible based on business and operational needs. Schedules, hours, and locations may fluctuate based on business needs. Applicants must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• At least five years of progressively responsible relevant experience in procurement, contract administration, and sourcing for multi-disciplined projects and utility operations, including at least five years in a supervisory role. If the applicant does not have a degree, at least nine years of relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of management fundamentals and techniques; business and political acumen; budget development and administration; project management; DEIB and organizational culture change; and applicable employment laws and practices.
• Knowledge of procurement of products and services, emergency purchase procedures, Public Contract Code, insurance and bonding requirements, contract administration and negotiation, engineering and construction concepts, safety policies and procedures, economic and cost/benefit analysis, and project scheduling.
• Ability to oversee, influence, persuade, and motivate; establish policies and goals; manage strategic and operational plans; manage staff activities; partner across functions to drive change; contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment; and interface effectively with management, staff, external entities, and the community.
• Ability to assess complex issues and develop and implement resolution alternatives; read, write, and understand complex contracts, manuals, and reports; develop and implement policies and procedures; and reconcile significant or controversial differences to reach consensus.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of public procurement practices, including competitive solicitations, contract negotiation, Public Contract Code, protests, insurance and bonding requirements, and contract administration.
• Experience in a utility, public agency, infrastructure, or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience leading procurement, sourcing, and contract administration functions.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff, including leading teams through change and continuous improvement efforts.
• Experience delivering timely procurement support and contract solutions to internal customers across multiple business areas.
• Experience improving procurement processes, systems, performance metrics, and sourcing strategies.
• Experience developing and delivering educational materials or training resources for procurement staff and contract managers.
• Experience building effective partnerships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• Broad procurement experience in one or more areas such as construction, technology, materials, and professional services.
• Strong business judgment and ability to manage complex issues, competing priorities, and stakeholder interests.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and consensus-building skills.
• C.P.M. Certified Purchasing Manager certification is encouraged.
• P.M.P. Project Management Professional certification is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement processes for materials, technology, construction, and professional services, including planning, developing, and negotiating contracts; engaging business units; forecasting project costs and activities; identifying cost-saving opportunities; developing solicitations; evaluating suppliers and contractors; coordinating bid reviews; recommending awards; resolving protests; and drafting and negotiating agreement terms.
• Evaluate procurement practices and procedures; monitor, assess, and forecast contract activities; oversee performance using KPIs and reports; and facilitate continuous process improvement.
• Manage Procurement Performance systems for sourcing and solicitations, internal-facing SharePoint sites, and procurement processes.
• Supervise strategic sourcing by maintaining annual plans, preparing supply and demand profiles, developing sourcing strategies, implementing competitive supplier selection, coordinating contract integration, measuring performance against standards and benchmarks, working on process improvements with strategic suppliers, and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Oversee administration of internal and external projects, including defining objectives and teams, monitoring progress and completion against plans or contracts, reviewing work products, and helping resolve conflicts and discrepancies.
• Direct and train staff; administer policies; plan, coordinate, prioritize, evaluate, and adjust work functions and schedules; monitor daily operations for quality, quantity, and efficiency; promote staff safety and enforce safety practices; coach employees and provide performance feedback; address performance issues; recommend staffing, discipline, training, and development actions; and perform ongoing operational tasks as assigned.
• Assist with developing and administering the unit budget by monitoring expenditures, resolving variances, adjusting schedules and assignments, reviewing year-end results, developing recommendations for the next fiscal year, and participating in review of preliminary budget recommendations.
• Perform other related duties as needed; attend or lead meetings as required by the role.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may access a CalPERS defined benefit pension plan and other retirement and health benefits.
• The position may be eligible for SMUD’s hybrid work employee benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager