Category Manager - Switchgear

About the role

The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies for various categories aligned with project objectives for cost, quality, and schedule. This role focuses on achieving "best cost" while improving efficiencies throughout the procurement process.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategy to achieve financial value-add and improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through detailed analysis of the category portfolio including consolidation of supplier base and spend across all geographical areas.
• Address key operating priorities including performance management, safety, and compliance.
• Audit work streams and activities for consolidation opportunities.
• Assess current and future business processes for best work practice, and/or technological fit based on external market and industry practices.
• Closely monitor the global supply market with regards to pricing & commodity trends, supplier capacity, supplier news, industry news and new product developments.
• Aggressively pursue defined Category Management (CM) strategy in order to ensure competitive advantage for Rosendin and to position Rosendin as a market leader and preferred client of our key suppliers.
• Develop and implement metrics to monitor area of responsibility, identification of gaps, and implement action plans to remediate.
• Understand, assess, and anticipate the internal/external strategic landscape of Supply Chain and how these impact the projects.
• Proactively challenge current procurement, estimating, and cost tracking practices to drive improved results.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to resolve complex issues, while executing advanced organizational readiness change management strategies.
• Build wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization.
• Negotiate Master Agreements with key suppliers.
• Understand, assess, and anticipate the internal/external strategic landscape of Supply Chain and how these impact the projects.
• Perform cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks/KPI’s for suppliers and commodities against Rosendin projects and divisions.
• Maintain a safety conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices; and perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 7-10 years’ experience in a procurement, contract management, project management or related role.
• Expertise in procurement, estimating, business, and leadership.
• Demonstrated experience developing procurement category strategies.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts with vendors.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience creating project management plans that specify 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, strong critical thinker, and able to think and communicate in terms of process flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Management, Operations or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Certification or Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) Certification preferred.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Project management.
• Supplier negotiation.
• Cost analysis and benchmarking.
• Process improvement.
• Team leadership.
• Market research and analysis.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement.
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Disability Income Protection Insurance.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care).
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $120,500.00 - $158,200.00 annually. Candidate's pay can vary based on location, job-related experience, skills, and education.