Sr Mgr Procurement & Contracts

About the role

The Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager oversees strategic sourcing & category management processes, manages complex procurement activities, and develops and implements cost-saving strategies. This role requires building and maintaining long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers while leading and mentoring a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of procurement managers and professionals, ensuring high performance, development, and growth within the department.
• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Oversee end-to-end procurement and sourcing strategies for key categories, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, market trends, and best practices.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supplier Performance Monitoring & Contract Negotiation: Build, develop, and sustain strong, long-term relationships with suppliers and business partners, ensuring mutually beneficial partnerships. Address supplier performance issues, resolve conflicts, and manage supplier risks effectively. Monitor and evaluate supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and proactively addressing performance issues. Lead high-level negotiations and manage contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms, competitive pricing, and conditions to meet the company’s strategic goals.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Operations, Finance, Legal) to ensure procurement needs are met efficiently and effectively across the organization.
• Policy & Process Development: Lead the development and execution of procurement policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring compliance with both internal and external requirements.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze procurement data to track performance, identify trends, and make recommendations for continuous improvement and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Innovation, Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization: Drive innovation within the procurement team, identifying and implementing new sourcing strategies, technologies, and methodologies to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness. Implement cost-reduction strategies, optimize supplier relationships, and identify opportunities for value creation while meeting budgetary and financial targets.
• Market & Industry Awareness: Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and emerging procurement best practices to ensure the company remains competitive and agile in its sourcing strategies.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management. Required: 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree.
• Preferred: Proficiency in procurement software and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, GEP, Coupa) and Microsoft Office Suite. Professional certifications are a plus (APICS, NCMA, ISM, etc.).

Skills

• Expertise in supplier relationship management (SRM), including developing and maintaining strong supplier partnerships and managing supplier performance.
• Deep knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies, and supplier management.
• Extensive experience leading complex procurement processes, negotiating high-value contracts, and achieving favorable terms.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions and identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment and manage multiple priorities with a strategic focus.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
401k Savings plan with company matching
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid Holiday time
Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
On-site Fitness Centers
Bonus Plan and more!

Storm Duty Requirements

Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.