Overview :
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is a holding company that primarily operates through Gas and Electric Company subsidiary. The subsidiary provides natural gas and electric service to residential and business clients. It also offers building and construction programs energy efficiency financing electric vehicle charge networks wireless solutions battery storage systems etc. This Client is an AA / EEO employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce.
Job Title : Procurement Manager IT
Location : Oakland CA 94612
Duration : Full Time
Job Type : Full Time
Work Type : Hybrid
Job Description : Position Summary
- The Manager IT Procurement drives the client experience by developing and leading effective Strategic Sourcing strategies and effective Category Management and contract execution contract and overall contract governance.
- This position supports the portfolios goals through transactional awareness to identify potential cost savings diversity green supply chain spend reduction supplier consolidation and standardization opportunities.
- This position identifies opportunities for efficiency within corporate and sourcing policies and processes to improve results for both Sourcing and Portfolio clients.
- The Manager IT Procurement leads multiple spend categories within a portfolio.
- This position drives category management strategies with their team and influences key stakeholders to become trusted business advisors.
- Reporting Relationship
- The Manager IT Procurement will report to the Senior Director Indirect & Corporate Services Strategic Sourcing.
Responsibilities
Develops strategic portfolio and category plans to generate cost savings deliver service excellence optimize diversity spending and total cost of ownership for key lines of business.Ensures the overall governance of the contract approval process from contract creation through contract award.Oversees contract spend across multiple spend categoriesDevelops short- and long-term strategies for all spend categories within portfolioLeads complex cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic sourcing initiativesManages spend analysis needs assessment benchmarking and business case developmentLeads development and execution of negotiation strategiesMonitors and maximizes customer satisfaction using standardized client service level agreementsManages continuous improvement-based relationships that deliver mutually beneficial results for the client and its suppliersEstablishes service level agreements to hold suppliers accountable for performanceApproves purchase orders and contracts from $500000 to $10 millionDirectly supervises Sourcing Supervisors Category Leaders and Sourcing Specialists.Background Qualifications
Minimum
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required (one year of experience for every one year of college)8 years of total sourcing or related industry experience; some positions may require technical / category experienceAbility to lead cross-functional teamsAbility to identify and resolve problems and implementation barriersDemonstrated leadership and management skillsDesired
MBA or equivalent advanced degreeProject Management experience Utility industry experienceDemonstrated category management and procurement transformation experience2-3 years of supervisor experienceSAP / SRM proficiencyTekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1