Mgr, Category Management

About the role

The Mgr of Category Mgmt reports directly to the Sr. Manager Strategic Procurement (Pwr Gen). Manage the strategic sourcing and category management functions for the identification and implementation of companywide contract initiatives in which the long term availability of resources can be maintained at a competitive price, with appropriate quality/performance, such that operations and company business functions are supported.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Team always puts safety first. Actively promote strong safety behaviors, utilizing key tools such as Close Call /Good Catch in addition to proactive field visits to review standards and behaviors.
• Monitor and influence Suppliers to proactively identify any safety concerns.
• Support leadership in implementation of goals, expectations, and objectives.
• Ensure appropriate assignment of work between operations and corporate procurement staff for service contracts.
• Engage key business stakeholders and be actively involved in Operations strategic planning, supplier development, and field service improvements.
• Accountable/responsible for Developing and maintaining the Strategic Sourcing Plan for plant and operations such that cost reduction/savings opportunities are maximized.
• Create an environment of continuously finding ways to drive quality, speed and efficiency to make a positive and lasting impact.
• Partner with other areas across the Enterprise to ensure continuous improvement, driving a positive experience for all internal and external partners while delivering cost effective solutions.
• Coach and mentors his/her Supply Chain team to improve engagement with key stakeholders and to establish communication channels between the cross functional teams.
• Accountable for establishing and maintaining healthy and positive stakeholder relationships.
• Accountable for leverage of Supply Chain’s Talent Management Strategy to assure the right Supply Chain talent is recruited, developed, retained, and deployed in line with key business priorities.
• Mentor and coach staff.

Requirements

Supply Chain degree or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience. MS/MBA degree preferred. Professional supply chain/procurement certification preferred.

5 years of experience in materials/warehousing, purchasing, contracts or project management. 3 years of supervisory experience and/or equivalent leadership experience. Energy Supply Chain experience preferred.

Qualifications

None

Skills

Strong collaboration and communication within the Supply Chain organization, Power Generation stakeholders, Finance, Legal, Risk, Tax and Environmental is required. Knowledge of Power Plant/Utility Operations and Business Practices. Knowledge of legal/regulatory requirements. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization. Ability to develop and present business cases for complex, high dollar procurements. Excellent oral, written, problem solving and facilitating skills.

Benefits

Full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Outstanding communications, conflict management and change management skills.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Additional Responsibilities

• As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.
• Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Accessibility

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

Working Conditions

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.