Senior Manager - Sourcing
3 days ago
Oakland
Job Description:\n\nLOCAL CANDIDATE ONLY OR OPEN TO RELOCATE TO CALIFORNIANO C2C CANDIDATES* Job Title - Senior Manager, Distribution Strategic Sourcing Location - Oakland, CA (Hybrid) This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland based on business needs. SEDAAID#3526 Description: Position Summary The Senior Manager, Distribution Strategic Sourcing role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that align with the goals of the Distribution portfolio and broader enterprise objectives. This position leads strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier governance to drive performance, cost savings, sustainability, and supplier diversity. The role works closely with internal stakeholders and peers to ensure sourcing activities meet operational needs while identifying opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and increased value. This is a highly collaborative role that plays a key part in strengthening sourcing outcomes and enhancing the client experience within the portfolio. 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 discretionary incentive compensation programs. Pay Range display: MIDPOINT: $187,500 Job ResponsibilitiesBuild and support high performance team responsible to Develop strategic portfolio and category plans to generate cost savings, deliver service excellence, optimizes diversity spending and total cost of ownership for multiple Portfolios across multiple lines of business.Ensures the overall governance of the contract approval process from contract creation through contract award.Oversees contract spend across multiple spend categories in multiple LOBsDevelops short and long term strategies for all spend categories within portfolio for multiple LOBsLeads 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 strategiesApproves purchase orders and contracts from $500,000 to $10 millionMonitors and maximize 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 performanceDirect reports include multiple Portfolio Managers, Procurement Managers and Category Leads. Through these direct reports, incumbents are responsible for all sourcing activity for the assigned areas of the business.Develop work processes and procedures aligning to organizational requirements 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 DesiredMBA or equivalent advanced degreeSix Sigma, CPSM or other related certificationSAP/SRM proficiency desiredStrategic Sourcing experience, Project Management experience, Utility industry experienceMinimum 8years years of supervisor experienceStrong interpersonal and relationship management skills requiredAbility to lead cross-functional teams is requiredDemonstrated leadership and management skills are requiredAbility to identify and resolve problems and implementation barriers required LOCAL CANDIDATE ONLY OR OPEN TO RELOCATE TO CALIFORNIANO C2C CANDIDATES* Job Title - Manager, Vegetation Management Strategic Sourcing Location - Oakland, CA (Hybrid) This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland based on business needs. SEDAAID#3525 Description: Position Summary The Manager, Vegetation Management Strategic Sourcing role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that align with the goals of the Vegetation Management portfolio across all business lines and broader enterprise objectives. This position leads strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier governance to drive performance, cost savings, sustainability, and supplier diversity. The role works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing activities meet operational needs and capital projects while identifying opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and increased value. This is a highly collaborative role that plays a key part in strengthening sourcing outcomes and enhancing the client experience within the portfolio. 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 discretionary incentive compensation programs. Pay display: MIDPOINT: $174,000 Reporting Relationship: The Manager, Vegetation Management Strategic Sourcing will report to the Senior Director, Construction Services Strategic Sourcing Job Responsibilities:Establish a high-performance team to develop strategic portfolio and category plans to generate cost savings, deliver service excellence, optimizes 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.Develop work processes and procedures aligning to organizational requirements 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 experience DesiredMBA or equivalent advanced degreeStrategic Sourcing experience, Project Management experience, Utility industry experience10 years of total sourcing experience or related industry experience5 years of supervisor experienceSAP/SRM proficiencyAbility to lead cross-functional teamsAbility to identify and resolve problems and implementation barriersDemonstrated leadership and management skills LOCAL CANDIDATE ONLY OR OPEN TO RELOCATE TO CALIFORNIANO C2C CANDIDATES* Job Title -Major Projects Contract Manager, Principal Location - Oakland, CA (Hybrid) This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland based on business needs. SEDAAID#3523 Description: Position Summary The Major Projects Contract Manager, Principal will be a part of the first dedicated procurement function for capital projects. This individual will be responsible to develop and execute sourcing strategy and procurement of goods and services that support our most complex and high-value infrastructure initiatives. This role requires expertise in developing and executing alternate delivery methods such as EPC, PDB, DB and CMAR and project procurement manager. Also, the role collaborates closely with cross-functional partners, such as project managers, construction managers, risk management, engineering, legal, sourcing and others. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland or based on business needs. 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 towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. A reasonable salary range is: MIDPOINT: $164,000 Reporting Relationship: The Major Projects Project Manager, Principal will report to the Senior Manager, Major Projects Procurement Job ResponsibilitiesLeads the most complex cross-functional projects and contractsFor assigned projects be a SPOC for procurement from project initiation through completion. Develop project procurement plans.Follow seven step sourcing processSupport the development project procurement work processAdvises senior leadership (internal and external) on contracting strategy and negotiations.Negotiates the most complex contract issues independently.Leads the effort to identify, analyze, improve existing business processes, or create new ones within the department to meet new goals and objectives.Works closely with key stakeholders such as Project Management Director, PMO Director, Engineering Director, and others to ensure alignment.Acts as a primary liaison for the contracts team to PG&E’s Legal Department.Provides active guidance, support, mentorship and training to less experienced contract management staff.Develops and delivers contract management training to all stakeholders.Collaborates with other PG&E Lines of Business to promote knowledge sharing and use of best practices. LOCAL CANDIDATE ONLY OR OPEN TO RELOCATE TO CALIFORNIANO C2C CANDIDATES* Job Title -Major Projects Contract Manager, Principal Location - Oakland, CA (Hybrid) This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland based on business needs. SEDAAID#3524 Description: Position Summary The Major Projects Contract Manager, Expert will be a part of the first dedicated procurement function for capital projects. This individual will be responsible to develop and execute sourcing strategy and procurement of goods and services that support our most complex and high-value infrastructure initiatives. This role requires expertise in developing and executing alternate delivery methods such as EPC, PDB, DB and CMAR and project procurement manager. Also, the role collaborates closely with cross-functional partners, such as project managers, construction managers, risk management, engineering, legal, sourcing and others. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland based on business needs. 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 towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. MIDPOINT: $138,400 Reporting Relationship: The Major Projects Contract Manager, Expert will report to the Senior Manager, Major Projects Job Responsibilities:Acts as a subject matter expert regarding all contracting matters, providing direction and strategy recommendations.For assigned projects be a SPOC for procurement from project initiation through completion. Develop project procurement plans.Follow seven step sourcing processSupport the development project procurement work processManages more complex contracts and change order terms including, but not limited to, interpretation of contract terms and mitigation of risks, working with key stakeholders.Develops complex scorecards to assess contract performance.Independently facilitates vendor performance discussions.Negotiates major dispute settlement with internal stakeholders and vendors.Creates new and innovative approaches, tools and tactics to solve complex problems.Leads cross-functional projects or process improvement initiatives.Trains stakeholders on policy and complex contract issues.Provides quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) oversight for the contract performance team.Develops contract audit plan. Background Qualifications MinimumBachelor’s (BA/BS) degree or equivalent experienceSeven (7) years of experience in a similar role managing contracts for major heavy civil, pipeline, or industrial construction projects DesiredMaster’s degree in Construction Management or related disciplineExperience in developing complex contracting strategies EPC/CMAR/PDB/DB/GMP Certification such as one of the following or related:Project Management Professional (PMP)Program Management Professional (PgMP)Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) certificateLean six sigma certification, yellow belt Desired skills:Experience in construction project controls, cost estimating, and scheduling.Experience with quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) regarding contract documents.Expert on Contract Management and customer service.Subject matter expertise with composition, management, administration, and negotiation of engineering and construction contracts and change ordersForward thinking; can anticipate future consequences accurately.Ability to manage conflict constructively with a win-win resolution in mindResults-oriented skills with a balanced emphasis between quality and quantity.Leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, regulatory, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, agencies, and issues impacting (past, present, and future) gas or electric operations within the utility industry.Prioritizes workload independently based on department priorities and goals.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Exce