Category Leader

Total Duration: Approximately 6 months
Work Model: Hybrid – Weekly onsite at DCPP (Avila Beach)
Work Schedule: 4/10 Alternate Work Schedule (AWS)

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Job Overview

Candidates must reside within the service territory and be able to work onsite at DCPP (Avila Beach) weekly.

• Hybrid assignment
• Potential opportunity to convert to FTE, but conversion is not guaranteed
• Laptop will be provided
• PPE will be provided
• Candidate will be badged at the SLO worksite
• Background check and drug screening required
• Candidate must agree to the 4/10 AWS
• Candidate will be required to sign an acknowledgment of the 4/10 AWS prior to starting

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Top Requirements

The client is primarily looking for candidates with:

1. Nuclear industry experience
2. Contracting experience
3. Negotiation experience
4. Category management experience

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and document market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers.
• Create and maintain category plans.
• Develop and review supplier performance data.
• Work with suppliers to drive ongoing value discovery.
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial strategic relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
• Lead cross-functional teams through strategic sourcing processes.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies for mid-complexity spend categories.
• Lead the development of category strategies of medium complexity.
• Maintain awareness of industry and market trends through ongoing research.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for specific commodities or services.

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Skills & Responsibilities

• Develop and manage one or more sourcing spend categories.
• Manage all Tier 1 contracts associated with assigned categories.
• Develop strategic category plans focused on:
  • Cost savings
  • Service excellence
  • Diversity spend
  • Total cost of ownership
• Effectively influence stakeholders, including senior leadership, to gain understanding, acceptance, and commitment to sourcing strategies.
• Partner with Lines of Business (LOB) to develop, source, and negotiate major contracts.
• Play a key role in the Supplier Relationship Management / Scorecard process.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to analyze and combine information from multiple sources and use logic to reach appropriate conclusions.
• Ability to apply contract processes and procedures and relevant contracts/licensing, including:
  • ESC
  • IBEW
  • Tort
  • Contract law
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including:
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Access
• Ability to relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Strong partnership-building and collaborative skills.
• Ability to build strong, high-performing teams that leverage diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Knowledge of technical/functional aspects of the relevant trade, occupation, or role.
• Ability to apply project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of databases and information systems, specifically SAP.

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Education

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Business Administration or a job-related discipline, or equivalent experience.

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Certifications – Preferred

• CPSM – Certified Professional in Supply Management / Institute for Supply Management
• Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Certification

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Experience

Minimum

• 10 years of experience in procurement or a related field.

Preferred

• Experience in contract management
• 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing
• 10 years of experience in supply chain or a related field

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. The pay rate for this position is $120.43/hr.