Category Manager, Information Technology [HYBRID]
Company: Southern California Edison
Location: Rosemead
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description
Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become an IT Category Manager at Southern California Edison (SCE)
and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll be leading and
developing high impact sourcing strategies for the energy
infrastructure of tomorrow in areas ranging from technology related
areas, including IT procurement (hardware, software and telecom).
Developing and executing strategies across the technology areas.
It's challenging but deeply exciting work. Your interpersonal,
analytical and problem-solving skills will be fully exercised as
you lead a variety of strategies that focus on value creation, cost
savings, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation. You will be
responsible for developing and optimizing sourcing strategies and
continuous improvement initiatives. You will lead/participate in
Terms & Conditions negotiations, competitive solicitation, supplier
selection, and achievement of applicable Key Performance Indicators
(KPI's).
You will be the lead for business unit engagement to
collaboratively plan and implement procurement strategies that
support short and long term business needs.
As an IT Category 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?
A day in the life - Get ready to think big, work smart and shine
bright!
Lead contracting, category management and procurement functions of
the Technology Categories (hardware, software, telecom and related
services).
Own business unit relationships up to senior and executive levels
within assigned business unit(s) and leads portfolio reviews with
business unit leadership to collaboratively plan and complete
effective strategic sourcing strategies.
Act as Lead Contract Manager for a team of 1-2 other team
members.
Negotiate contractual terms and other related commercial items to
ensure Edison receives the best value possible while mitigating
potential risk factors.
Maintain consistent interaction with suppliers and ensures
adherence to established contracts.
Integrate work across relevant areas, developing strategies to
enhance productivity, lead information and provide exceptional
service to internal and external partners.
Assess work activities for consolidation opportunities.
Develop metrics to monitor area of responsibility, gaps and
implementing action plans to remediate.
Complete Purchase Orders, Change Orders, and Request for Proposals
across various categories.
Lead contract management and supplier dispute resolution.
Train and consult peers and other partners on the Procurement
process.
The essentials
Seven (7) or more years of experience in purchasing, contract
management and/or negotiating contracts.
Three (3) or more years of experience negotiating contracts for IT
software, hardware, professional services, and end-user licensing
agreements.
The preferred
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Supply Chain Management,
Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related
field.
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in
Supply Management (CPSM), Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM),
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Experience with sourcing Technology related categories, leading
cybersecurity in the supply chain, and with Agile Procurement and
Project Management.
Ability to present recommendations and other communications
regularly to all levels of the organization.
Experience with Ariba and SAP.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including oral
presentations, formal correspondence and contractual documentation,
group facilitation, and negotiations.
You should know
This 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 reside 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
(https://www.edisoncareers.com/page/show/candidate-resources) to
get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources,
testing information, and hiring process, and more!
Position will require up to 10% traveling and being out in the
field throughout the SCE service territory.
Relocation may apply to this position.
About Southern California Edison
The 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 will 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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