Senior Category Manager

Oncor•Ft Worth, TX

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Category Manager at Oncor, you’ll manage a wide range of procurement responsibilities including: managing complex procurement transactions related to acquisition of equipment, materials, goods, supplies, and services; developing and administering contracts and amendments that may be complex in nature; leading sourcing initiatives; management of supplier and internal stakeholder relationships; training internal clients on procurement processes and services; and control of documentation and transactions to meet Company, Audit, and SOX standards. As a senior role within Procurement, this individual is responsible for driving process improvements, and the training and development of Buyers more junior in tenure. This position is a hybrid role based in our 777 Main St – Fort Worth, TX location.

Requirements

Strong business knowledge and understanding of sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationship management processes.
Experience in designing and reengineering Procurement processes.
General experience in basic project management and training people.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experienced in managing the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for initiatives of intermediate to advanced level of complexity.
Solid skills in supplier performance management.
Intermediate to advanced application skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to build agreement and positively influence team outcomes.
Ability to work with and manage confidential information.
Ability to negotiate and persuade others.
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent AND 10+ years of related work experience required.
Will consider applicants with Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related fields of study and 6+ years of related work experience in the utility industry OR a Master’s Degree and 4+ years of related work experience in the utility industryin lieu of above criteria.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with Certification or Professional Credentials in Procurement or Supply chain highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Performs all essential functions and aspects of the job including any other specific job requirements.
Manage procurement transactions related to the acquisition of equipment, materials, goods, supplies, and services, which may be highly complex in nature.
Manage end-to-end supplier sourcing process for the acquisition of products and services for Tier 2 suppliers and Tier 3 suppliers. These responsibilities include development of Request for Proposals (RFP), pre-bid conferences, response evaluation and scoring, reverse auctions, and supplier negotiations.
Participate on Strategic Sourcing initiatives (sourcing of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers) and cross-functional teams as the senior Procurement lead on the initiative.
Lead contract development and execution process for agreements, which may be complex in nature, including: terms and conditions, performance measures, insurance requirements, and managing appropriate internal stakeholder reviews for contract execution, such as business owners, Legal, Internal Audit, and SOX.
Track upcoming contract expirations, communicate status to Buyers and contract owners, and take required actions prior to contracts expiring.
Monitor actual spend versus contract funding limit, communicate status to Buyers and contract owners, and take required actions prior to actual costs exceeding funding level.
Manage moderately-complex contract compliance (pricing, insurance coverage, performance management, etc..), for Tier 1, Tier 2, and/or Tier 3 suppliers, including management of change control activities
Review and respond to open supplier inquiries forwarded by Associate Buyer and ensure responses provided within service level.
Manage supplier relationships for Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers.
Manage electronic filing of purchase order contract file documentation accordingly to documentation standards, including scanning of file documentation.
Review/audit contract files to ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
Lead process reviews and reengineer Procurement processes to deliver high quality, efficient, and cost-effective solutions.
Review procurement system buyer activities on a weekly basis, take required actions to meet performance measures, and report on performance in monthly Procurement meetings.
Support and promote Oncor’s supplier diversity program. Initiate, develop, and mentor diverse suppliers.
Incorporate safety into daily work ethic and day-to-day processes.
Provide training and mentorship to junior Procurement team members.
Develop and maintain product, industry, and market knowledge.

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:
Annual incentive program.
Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
401k match with student debt program.
Cash balance pension plan.
Adoption Assistance.
Mental health resources.
Employee resource groups.
Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.
Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.