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Thomson Reuters Markets Espana SL.

Category Manager

Thomson Reuters Markets Espana SL., Pomona, California, United States, 91768


Join the Clean Energy RevolutionBecomeaCategory Managerat Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’llwill lead and develop high impact sourcing strategies within the Direct Materials Procurement organization for various categories such as poles, transmission towers, engineered-to-order substation apparatus, wire and cable, transformers, MRO supplies, safety equipment, or chemicals and gases. As aCategory Manager, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?Responsibilities

Reviews and negotiates company-wide commercial agreements for various procurementsIdentifies, drives, and implements suitable procurement approaches to deliver lowest energy cost, designs, and cost savings strategies across the departmentNegotiates contracts and reviews opportunities to reduce costs using negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methodsUnderstands and applies business tools (financial, logistical, commercial, risk, cost analysis, etc.) to attain desired resultsIdentifies and executes energy purchasing opportunities through progressive purchasing contracts or long-term fixed dealsEnsures that corporate procurement policy and procedure is being followedConducts category management in accordance with the overall procurement strategy, processes and procedures and ensures category management delivers against targets and objectivesIdentifies continuous improvement opportunities, assessing current and future business processes for best work practice, as well as innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organizationA material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.Minimum Qualifications

Seven or more years of experience in supply chain, procurement, and/or contract management.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s Degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.Five (5) or more years of experience negotiating contracts.

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Experience performing complex analysis to utilize data when performing internal and external market assessments and making recommendations in support of sourcing strategies.

Experience with Microsoft office, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, SAP, and Ariba.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including oral presentations, formal correspondence and contractual documentation, group facilitation, and negotiations.

Additional InformationThis position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work andreside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage.The work mode can be changed based on business needs.Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.The primary work location for this position is Pomona, CA .

However, the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time atLong Beach and Rosemead, CA.Position will require up to 10%traveling and being out in the field throughout theSCE service territory.Relocation does not apply to this position.About Southern California EdisonThe people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.

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