IT Procurement Manager or Expert Category Leader
3 days ago
Oakland
Job Description:\n\nOPEN TO LOCAL CANDIDATES WITHIN THE USA OR THOSE WILLING TO RELOCATE. NO C2C CANDIDATES * Job Title: IT Procurement ManagerJob Location: Oakland (Hybrid) This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland based on business needs.JP 3489 Department Overview The Procurement organization is the functional lead for the procurement of materials and services. The department collaborates with internal clients and suppliers managing more than $12 billion of annual company spend to develop mutually beneficial total value solutions for goods and services. The department provides the following services to internal clients: procurement of goods and services, strategic sourcing and cost savings, category management, supplier relationship management, execution and outreach, compliance management, ongoing procurement field support and management of the source to pay cycle. Position Summary: The Manager, IT Procurement drives the client experience by developing and leading effective Strategic Sourcing strategies and effective Category Management and contract execution, contract and overall contract governance. This position supports the portfolio’s goals through transactional awareness to identify potential cost savings, diversity, green supply chain, spend reduction, supplier consolidation, and standardization opportunities. This position identifies opportunities for efficiency within corporate and sourcing policies and processes to improve results for both Sourcing and Portfolio clients. The Manager, IT Procurement leads multiple spend categories within a portfolio. This position drives category management strategies with their team and influences key stakeholders to become trusted business advisors. Client is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in Client’s discretionary incentive compensation programs. Pay Range display: Bay Area min – $140,000 MIDPOINT: $ 173,500 Reporting Relationship: The Manager, IT Procurement will report to the Senior Director, Indirect & Corporate Services Strategic Sourcing. Job ResponsibilitiesDevelops strategic portfolio and category plans to generate cost savings, deliver service excellence, optimize diversity spending and total cost of ownership for key lines of business.Ensures the overall governance of the contract approval process from contract creation through contract award.Oversees contract spend across multiple spend categoriesDevelops short- and long-term strategies for all spend categories within portfolioLeads complex cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic sourcing initiativesManages spend analysis, needs assessment, benchmarking and business case developmentLeads development and execution of negotiation strategiesMonitors and maximizes customer satisfaction using standardized client service level agreementsManages continuous improvement-based relationships that deliver mutually beneficial results for PG&E and its suppliersEstablishes service level agreements to hold suppliers accountable for performanceApproves purchase orders and contracts from $500,000 to $10 millionDirectly supervises Sourcing Supervisors, Category Leaders and Sourcing Specialists. Background Qualifications MinimumBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required (one year of experience for every one year of college)8 years of total sourcing or related industry experience; some positions may require technical/category experienceAbility to lead cross-functional teamsAbility to identify and resolve problems and implementation barriersDemonstrated leadership and management skills DesiredMBA or equivalent advanced degreeProject Management experience, Utility industry experienceDemonstrated category management and procurement transformation experience2-3 years of supervisor experienceSAP/SRM proficiency OPEN TO LOCAL CANDIDATES WITHIN THE USA OR THOSE WILLING TO RELOCATE. NO C2C CANDIDATES * Job Title: Expert Category Leader Job Location: Oakland; San Ramon (Hybrid) This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. Preferred work location is Oakland, CA, but other locations may be considered. The assigned work location will be within the client's Service Territory. Final work location will be determined between the hiring leader and successful candidate. Department Overview The Procurement organization is the functional lead for the procurement of materials and services. The department collaborates with internal clients and suppliers managing more than $12 billion of annual company spend to develop mutually beneficial total value solutions for goods and services. The department provides the following services to internal clients: procurement of goods and services, strategic sourcing and cost savings, category management, supplier relationship management, supplier diversity planning, execution and outreach, compliance management, ongoing procurement field support and management of the source to pay cycle. Position Summary As a Category Lead, you will play a critical role in optimizing the sourcing and procurement strategy for one of the nation’s largest gas and electric utilities, ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. You will lead strategic category planning, supplier negotiations, and contract management to drive value, resilience, and sustainability across the supply chain. Partnering with and influencing key internal stakeholders and leveraging market intelligence, you will develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This high-impact role requires a balance of analytical expertise, relationship management, and strategic vision to enhance operational excellence and support client’s commitment to safe, reliable, and sustainable energy. Client 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, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed between the entry point and the middle of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in client’s discretionary incentive compensation programs. A reasonable salary range is: Bay Area Min $126,000 MIDPOINT: $163K Job ResponsibilitiesActs as subject matter expert for particular categories or services. Develops and implements category plans and sourcing strategies for medium complexity categories that optimize cost, mitigate risk, and ensure supply continuity. Leads competitive bidding processes including RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations to secure best-value agreements. Negotiates, drafts, and manages contracts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards. Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with category suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews, fostering collaboration on innovation and continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with the company’s safety, reliability, and sustainability goals. Partners with and influences cross-functional stakeholders and teams in developing sourcing and negotiation strategies for medium complexity spend categories Maintains awareness of industry and market trends, supplier landscapes, and regulatory changes to drive informed decision-making and strategic sourcing initiatives. Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers. Qualifications Minimum:Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or job-related discipline or equivalent experience 6 years of experience in sourcing Desired:8 years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in the utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors Experience sourcing in Consulting / Professional Services, Construction / Related Services, or Materials Proven ability to lead high-value negotiations, develop contract structures, and drive favorable outcomes Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging spend analytics, cost modeling, and digital procurement tools to optimize category strategies Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Competency in developing strategic supplier partnerships, managing performance scorecards, and fostering supplier-driven innovation Competency in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, operations leaders, and legal teams, to align procurement strategies with business priorities Competency in building and leading strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals Competency in applying project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level Knowledge of database and information systems – e.g., ARIBA, SAP, etc. – as needed to perform at the job level Competency in leading cross-functional teams and to drive projects of medium complexity Strong written and verbal skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Master’s Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience LSS-Lean Six Sigma Certification PMP-Project Management Professional certification ISM-Institute for Supply Management CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management certification, or similar certification(s) OPEN TO LOCAL CANDIDATES WITHIN THE USA OR THOSE WILLING TO RELOCATE. NO C2C CANDIDATES * Job Title: Category Leader Job Location: Oakland; San Ramon (Hybrid) This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. Preferred work location is Oakland, CA, but other locations may be considered. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory. Final work location will be determined between the hiring leader and successful candidate. Position Summary: As a Category Lead, you will play a critical role in optimizing the sourcing and procurement strategy for one of the nation’s largest gas and electric utilities, ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. You will lead strategic category planning, supplier negotiations, and contract management to drive value, resilience, and sustainability across the supply chain. Partnering with and influencing key internal stakeholders and leveraging market intelligence, you will develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This high-impact role requires a balance of analytical expertise, relationship management, and strategic vision to enhance operational excellence and support Client’s commitment to safe, reliable, and sustainable energy. Client 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, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role would land at or near the top half of the range described below, but the decision will be dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable salary range is: Bay Area Minimum: $93,000 - MIDPOINT: $116KJob ResponsibilitiesConducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers. Maintains awareness of industry and market trends, supplier landscapes, and regulatory changes to drive informed decision-making and strategic sourcing initiatives. Accesses, records and tracks procurement requests during the course of the Sourcing process. Supports Functional Areas in decisions regarding types and levels of insurance required for 3rd party vendors. Ensures all procurement requests and contract documents comply with all sourcing processes and policies. Reviews new contracts assigned through contract review process, coordinating with stakeholder departments. Supports development of less complex category plans. Leads competitive bidding processes including RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations to secure best-value agreements. Negotiates, drafts, and manages contracts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards. Acts as a liaison between various departments and cross functional teams. Qualifications Minimum:Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or job-related discipline or equivalent experience 2 years of experience in sourcing Desired:4 years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in the utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors Competency in relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products – e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access – as needed to perform at the job level Competency in building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Knowledge of the technical/functional aspects of Strategic Sourcing as needed to perform at the job level Ability to analyze and combine information from different sources and use logic to develop recommendations Ability to lead lower complexity negotiations, develop contract structures, and drive favorable outcomes Ability to apply contract processes and procedures Ability to work independently with limited oversight Ability to lead cross-functional teams and to drive projects of low complexity Strong written and verbal skills Master’s Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience LSS-Lean Six Sigma Certification PMP-Projec