Category Manager

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Pay Grade

16

Deadline to Apply: April 21, 2025

Position Summary

The Category Manager will be responsible for ensuring consistent management of all assigned sourcing events and contract development efforts for an assigned set of business units. This generally includes procurement planning with all assigned business units, execution and oversight of the contract development process, development of specific standards and documentation for solicitations, contract negotiations and document management. The category manager’s role in the contract development process requires close collaboration with various departments, including legal, finance, risk, safety, environmental, information technology, security, and all directly assigned business units.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Highest level subject matter / technical expert and may include limited supervisory responsibilities

Exceptionally strong analytical and problem solving abilities

Ability to multi-task various critical work assignments in a fast-paced environment in a professional manner.

Ability to offer alternative solutions for decision making and recommends optimal choice(s) in support of organizational goals/objectives.

Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results.

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel.

Ability to meet goals and objectives with minimal direct supervision.

Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.

Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of a particular field of specialization to complete complex assignments.

Ability to make recommendations and independent decisions.

High level of accuracy of work and attention to detail, to include the ability to perform precise mathematical calculations.

Usually works with minimum supervision, conferring with superior on unusual matters.

Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other areas to achieve goals and objectives.

Ability to work in a variety of locations such as the field, construction centers and the main office.Preferred Qualifications

Driving Projects to Completion

Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Managing Time

Developing Plans

Demonstrating Initiative

Delegating ResponsibilityMinimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or related field from an accredited university, or experience in a Procurement, Category Management, or Contract Development role.Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor and outdoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. May work with dangerous equipment and be exposed to noise, fumes, extreme temperatures.

Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events. After hours work may be required.Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.