Procurement Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic portfolio and category plans for cost savings and service excellence.
• Ensure governance of the contract approval process.
• Oversee contract spend across multiple categories.
• Lead complex cross-functional teams in strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Manage spend analysis, needs assessment, and business case development.
• Lead development and execution of negotiation strategies.
• Monitor customer satisfaction using standardized client service level agreements.
• Manage continuous improvement-based relationships with suppliers.
• Establish service level agreements to hold suppliers accountable.
• Approve purchase orders and contracts up to company million.
• Supervise Sourcing Supervisors, Category Leaders, and Sourcing Specialists.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required (one year of experience for every one year of college).
• 8+ years of total sourcing or related industry experience.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems and implementation barriers.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.

Preferred Skills

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Project Management and Utility industry experience.
• Category management and procurement transformation experience.
• 2+ years of supervisor experience.
• SAP/SRM proficiency.