PG&E Corporation
Director, Strategic Sourcing - Materials
PG&E Corporation, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Requisition ID # 161503
Job Category:
Procurement / Supply Chain Job Level:
Director/Chief Business Unit:
Engineering, Planning & Strategy Work Type:
Hybrid Job Location:
Oakland
Position Summary
The Director, Strategic Sourcing, Materials role is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic sourcing and procurement of all materials spend categories within an organization. This role involves developing and executing category management strategies, leading a team of category managers, and ensuring the organization achieves optimal value from its Materials procurement activities. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned headquarters in Oakland, OGO. Reporting Relationship
The Director, Strategic Sourcing, Materials will report to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) or Vice President of Procurement. Direct reports to this role will include Category Portfolio Managers, Category Leads, Procurement Analysts, and other materials procurement staff. Job Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive category management strategies for all material spend categories (MRO, Industrial Equipment, Meters, Metals etc). Align category strategies with the overall business objectives and procurement goals. Identify opportunities for cost savings, value creation, and process improvement. Ensure spend is fully documented and traceable in the system(s). Understand business risk factors and minimize risk appropriately. Drive SKU and Specification rationalization. Team Management:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of category managers and procurement professionals. Foster a high-performance culture within the team, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement. Set team objectives and track progress. Ensure the team is equipped with the necessary skills and resources to achieve their objectives. Stakeholder Engagement:
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements. Work with stakeholders to conduct SKU and specification rationalization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and support for category strategies. Communicate category management plans and outcomes to senior management and other key stakeholders. Lead Strategic Sourcing Events:
Provide supporting analytics to identify savings opportunities and to validate realized savings. Utilize Total Cost of Ownership tools to deliver best total value. Lead cross-functional teams to execute RFx events. Provide a common platform that communicates the scope of work and results to all stakeholders. Craft and negotiate contracts, incorporating results into legal documents. Supplier Management:
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors. Leads Supplier Business Review Process and Teams for Materials. Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure the best possible terms for the organization. Monitor supplier performance and manage any issues or risks that arise. Contract Management:
Perform Contract Management and own a contract roadmap. Manage relationships with suppliers ensuring effective communication, contract compliance, and performance. Ensure compliance with law and regulations for relevant sourcing activities and compliance with applicable corporate policies and procedures. Financial Management:
Oversee the budgeting and financial planning for materials spend categories. Track and report on category spend, savings, and other key performance indicators (KPIs). Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures. Market Analysis:
Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, economic indices, should cost modeling and best practices. Use insights gained from market analysis to inform category strategies and decision-making. Leadership Qualities
PG&E expects its leaders to conduct themselves with the highest ethics and integrity and to embody specific leadership qualities. Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. A Leader in the Community and Industry: Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. Demonstrates Safety Leadership: A safety champion in words and deeds with respect to both employee and public safety. Influences and Inspires: Using various communications that convey a clear understanding of the needs of different audiences. Optimizes Team Performance: Building teams with a strong identity that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Values Diversity and Creates Inclusion: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Fiscally Responsible: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Leads Ethically and in a Compliant Manner: Sponsoring and sustaining a high integrity speak-up corporate culture. Provides a High Level of Customer Service: Building strong customer relationships and delivering hometown, customer-centric solutions. Compensation
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors. A reasonable salary range is: Bay Area Minimum:
$167,000 Bay Area Maximum:
$284,000 Background Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. 10 years of total sourcing or related industry experience. Desired:
MBA in business or related business field. Extensive experience (typically 15+ years) in procurement and category management. Proven track record of developing and executing successful category management strategies. Understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain, Materials Management, Quality. Experience in leading and managing high-performing teams. Procurement transformation and change management experience. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to coach team. Utilities Industry experience a plus. Technical Skills
Excellent analytical and conceptual skills combined with the ability to drive results. Experience in demand management, sourcing and negotiations. Ability to influence others and align various interests. Proactive, target oriented and assertive personality with strong presentation skills. Manage and adhere to timelines on assigned projects and tasks. Able to work in a changing environment. Able to solve problems and communicate complex issues clearly and effectively. Project management experience and the ability to lead cross matrix teams as required. Proficient in MS Office and Advanced Data Visualization tools.
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Job Category:
Procurement / Supply Chain Job Level:
Director/Chief Business Unit:
Engineering, Planning & Strategy Work Type:
Hybrid Job Location:
Oakland
Position Summary
The Director, Strategic Sourcing, Materials role is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic sourcing and procurement of all materials spend categories within an organization. This role involves developing and executing category management strategies, leading a team of category managers, and ensuring the organization achieves optimal value from its Materials procurement activities. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned headquarters in Oakland, OGO. Reporting Relationship
The Director, Strategic Sourcing, Materials will report to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) or Vice President of Procurement. Direct reports to this role will include Category Portfolio Managers, Category Leads, Procurement Analysts, and other materials procurement staff. Job Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive category management strategies for all material spend categories (MRO, Industrial Equipment, Meters, Metals etc). Align category strategies with the overall business objectives and procurement goals. Identify opportunities for cost savings, value creation, and process improvement. Ensure spend is fully documented and traceable in the system(s). Understand business risk factors and minimize risk appropriately. Drive SKU and Specification rationalization. Team Management:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of category managers and procurement professionals. Foster a high-performance culture within the team, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement. Set team objectives and track progress. Ensure the team is equipped with the necessary skills and resources to achieve their objectives. Stakeholder Engagement:
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements. Work with stakeholders to conduct SKU and specification rationalization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and support for category strategies. Communicate category management plans and outcomes to senior management and other key stakeholders. Lead Strategic Sourcing Events:
Provide supporting analytics to identify savings opportunities and to validate realized savings. Utilize Total Cost of Ownership tools to deliver best total value. Lead cross-functional teams to execute RFx events. Provide a common platform that communicates the scope of work and results to all stakeholders. Craft and negotiate contracts, incorporating results into legal documents. Supplier Management:
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors. Leads Supplier Business Review Process and Teams for Materials. Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure the best possible terms for the organization. Monitor supplier performance and manage any issues or risks that arise. Contract Management:
Perform Contract Management and own a contract roadmap. Manage relationships with suppliers ensuring effective communication, contract compliance, and performance. Ensure compliance with law and regulations for relevant sourcing activities and compliance with applicable corporate policies and procedures. Financial Management:
Oversee the budgeting and financial planning for materials spend categories. Track and report on category spend, savings, and other key performance indicators (KPIs). Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures. Market Analysis:
Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, economic indices, should cost modeling and best practices. Use insights gained from market analysis to inform category strategies and decision-making. Leadership Qualities
PG&E expects its leaders to conduct themselves with the highest ethics and integrity and to embody specific leadership qualities. Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. A Leader in the Community and Industry: Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. Demonstrates Safety Leadership: A safety champion in words and deeds with respect to both employee and public safety. Influences and Inspires: Using various communications that convey a clear understanding of the needs of different audiences. Optimizes Team Performance: Building teams with a strong identity that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Values Diversity and Creates Inclusion: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Fiscally Responsible: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Leads Ethically and in a Compliant Manner: Sponsoring and sustaining a high integrity speak-up corporate culture. Provides a High Level of Customer Service: Building strong customer relationships and delivering hometown, customer-centric solutions. Compensation
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors. A reasonable salary range is: Bay Area Minimum:
$167,000 Bay Area Maximum:
$284,000 Background Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. 10 years of total sourcing or related industry experience. Desired:
MBA in business or related business field. Extensive experience (typically 15+ years) in procurement and category management. Proven track record of developing and executing successful category management strategies. Understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain, Materials Management, Quality. Experience in leading and managing high-performing teams. Procurement transformation and change management experience. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to coach team. Utilities Industry experience a plus. Technical Skills
Excellent analytical and conceptual skills combined with the ability to drive results. Experience in demand management, sourcing and negotiations. Ability to influence others and align various interests. Proactive, target oriented and assertive personality with strong presentation skills. Manage and adhere to timelines on assigned projects and tasks. Able to work in a changing environment. Able to solve problems and communicate complex issues clearly and effectively. Project management experience and the ability to lead cross matrix teams as required. Proficient in MS Office and Advanced Data Visualization tools.
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