(Agile1)Category Leader, Senior

DescriptionStrongly prefers local, but okay with non-locals if the time difference is not more than 1 hour** The roles will be remote or hybrid depending on applicant quality.Top ThingsFor one Contractor Core competency supporting software renewals and negotiations.For one Contractor core competency negotiating and processing IT service contracts.Ariba, MS Teams, Outlook, MS Word, PowerBI familiaritySkilled negotiators, can think independently (no recipe followers)Familiarity with Utility space is a plus but not requiredClient laptop will be provided to successful hires within the service territory. The vendor must provide the device if the selected hires will be outside the client's service territory.Manages top tier suppliers Maintains awareness of industryand market trends through ongoing researchLeads the development of category strategies of low to medium complexityLeads cross-functional team through strategic sourcing process and development/execution of negotiation strategies for low to medium complexity spend categoriesDevelops and review performance data with suppliers. Works with suppliers to drive ongoing value discovery.Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliersCreates and maintains category plans Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with tier 1 and 2 suppliers.SkillsDevelops and manages one or more sourcing spend categories and manages all Tier 1 contracts associated with the category(ies).Develops strategic category plans to optimize cost savings, service excellence, diversity spend and total cost of ownership for the categories.Effectively influences LOBs, including senior leadership, to achieve understanding, acceptance, and commitment of sourcing strategies.Works with Line of Business (LOB) to develop, source and negotiate major contracts.Plays a key role in Supplier Relationship Management / Scorecard process.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And (Technical) Competencies DesiredAbility to analyze and combine information from different sources and use logic to reach appropriate conclusions as needed to perform at the job levelAbility to apply contract processes and procedures and relevant contracts and licensing - for example ESC, IBEW, tort, contract law - as needed to perform at the job levelAbility to work independently with limited oversightKnowledge of Microsoft Office Products - for example Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access - as needed to perform at the job levelCompetency in relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of peopleCompetency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectivesCompetency in building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goalsKnowledge of the technical/functional aspects of the trade, occupation, or role as needed to perform at the job levelKnowledge of database and information systems - for example SCADA, EMS, OMT, OIS, SAP, ERP, COSO, Teradata, COBIT, Question Mark - as needed to perform at the job levelEducation MinimumBachelors Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experienceEducation DesiredMasters Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experienceLicense/Certification DesiredISM-Institute for Supply Management CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management certificationLSS-Lean Six Sigma CertificationExperience MinimumExperience in supply chain, or related, 5 yearsExperience DesiredExperience in procurement, or related, 6 years'Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an AA/EEO employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce.Type of Work Schedule 1 - Standard work week - 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (California Overtime or Federal Overtime) Hours per Day 8 Hours per Week 40 Total Hours 1,232.00