Category Manager, Capital Procurement - (25-PROC-301012-113)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:

Category Manager, Capital Procurement

Job Code:

P0507

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

At-Will

Date Last Revised:

12/3/2024

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Non-Union

Department Name and Division:

Finance and Procurement

Salary Schedule:

Non-Union Salary Range

Cost Center Code:

301012

Grade:

NU17

Essential Position:

No

Reports To:

Manager, Capital Procurement

EEO Code:

Professionals

Work Format

Hybrid

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Category Manager will manage large and complex category and sourcing projects in various capital projects. This category management position will use category management and strategic sourcing methodology to bring best value to DC Water by conducting market research, vendor development, developing category and sourcing strategy, creating customized RFx documents, negotiating business deals and contracts, and managing business relationships with key suppliers and end-user departments. This position may also provide guidance and direction to lower level category and sourcing specialists.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervisory Responsibilities : N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts daily with vendors, local officials and department heads and other DC Water personnel.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Five (5) years of progressive experience in sourcing and contracting, or three (3) years of progressive experience in sourcing and contracting with a master’s degree in business, Technical or a related field.

Minimum Education Requirements:

A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Technical, or a related field from an accredited college or university

Required Skills:

Strong project management experience and ability to project manage multiple complex projects.

Versed in all types of contracts.

Strong expert experiences in RFx process, proposal evaluation, deal negotiation, and contract negotiation.

Strong experience in Capital Programs, Engineering, Construction or Design-Build.

Strong and proven leadership experiences and ability to present and interact with executive levels.

Strong analytical, planning, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Strong knowledge in computer (MS Word, Excel, PPT, Project).

Ability to travel as required.

Required Licenses & Certifications: N/A

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements: N/A

General office conditions.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Prefer private sector and consulting experiences.

Preferred Education Requirements:

Master's degree preferred in Business, Technical, or a related field from an accredited college or university

Prefer a Professional certification from the Institute for Supply management (ISM), APICS, the National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP), or National Contracts Management Association (NCMA), or the ability to obtain certification from any of these organizations within one (1) year of employment.

Preferred Skills: N/A

The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.*

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please

email complianceada@dcwater.com .