Director of Construction & Materials

Responsibilities

• Support of Category Management leadership to create value, drive continuous improvement, and report realized savings to NYPA by using strategic sourcing and category management best practices.
• Create, execute, and communicate the category management strategy for pertinent categories to leverage NYPA’s purchasing power, improve processes and systems and better manage usage to improve the overall value of purchases goods and services to the Authority and to align to internal business partners’ requirements.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of strategies and initiatives for categories in coordination with category managers including market intelligence and demand planning.
• Collaborate with leadership and key business stakeholders to develop the ongoing contract management plan for the respective categories along with Supplier Diversity Program to support diversity goals.
• Develop and refine Category Playbooks for identifying and pursuing savings opportunities for pertinent categories.
• Lead, direct, and manage the sourcing and category management activities within NYPA and Canal Corporation’s Supply Chain organization.
• Reinforce the use of NYPA’s Ariba eSourcing tools and other procurement technology.
• Develop, deepen, and maintain trusted and collaborative relationships with business partners and stakeholders to ensure SSM is seen as a valued partner and appropriately involved in business decisions. Work with business partners and internal partners to set and monitor improvement programs for suppliers in terms of quality, cost, and delivery.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Highly collaborative team-oriented individual, who has proven ability to build relationships with technical and business resources.
• Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to lead and execute strategic business initiatives and provide strategic planning.
• Expert level knowledge of supply chain management concepts in procurement, receiving, supplier relationship management, and category management and ability to demonstrate mastery in several of these areas.
• Expert level knowledge of social economics, accounting principles, the concept of total cost of ownership (TCO), cost management and process improvement, and ability to demonstrate mastery in several of these areas.
• Expert level procurement experience with the proven ability to establish category management capabilities to drive compliance, performance, reduce cost, and reduce risk.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, quantify and effectively solve business risks.
• Expertise in Professional Services and Human Resources and/or Technology, including but not limited to, enterprise IT systems and architecture, database and server management, and contingent labor.
• Proven experience implementing policies and procedures – Preferred.
• Expert level knowledge of the Power Utility services and equipment categories and/or supply market – Preferred.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Operations, or similar field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a procurement organization.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing employees / leading a team.
• Advanced degree – Preferred.
• CPM/CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification – Preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Utilities industry – Preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Up to 25% travel among sites from time to time, and potentially attend the more critical meetings that may take place at supplier locations.

Benefits

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $161,000 - $221,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

Contact Information

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