Duquesne Light Company

Procurement Category Manager IV

Procurement Category Manager IV
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LocationPittsburgh, PA
Job Typefull time
On-site
Utilities

About This Job

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

The Category Manager as directed by the Manager, Procurement, will be responsible for developing and executing category plans for the strategic sourcing of various spend categories within MRO and Direct. Responsible for cross functional sourcing and contracting activities to leverage Duquesne Light Company’s services and materials spend.L

Location: Hybrid

-Pittsburgh , PA, New Manchester St.


Responsibilities

:

- Creates, implements, and manages multi-year category sourcing strategies for assigned categories to generate value for the company.

- Leads cross-functional strategic sourcing teams that include representation from the end user community.

- Analyzes spend data and identify opportunities to increase spend opportunities with diverse suppliers (including local and regional).

- Partners with internal stakeholders to understand current and future business needs, as well as external resource requirements, in order to create and execute project pipeline.

- Influences key internal stakeholders to engage sourcing as a key partner in order to drive cost out of their 3rd party suppliers.

- Drives a measurable reduction in year over year total cost of ownership for assigned categories.

- Administers the RFP Process to completion.

- Manages supplier qualification, contract development, and implementation, purchase or blanket orders, compliance, and ongoing supply management processes.

- Conducts regular reviews of supplier scorecards and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement of suppliers.

- Leverages e-sourcing and spend analysis tools to drive incremental year over year cost savings.

- Provides external industry benchmarking to better assess strategy and solutions within procurement.

- Drives process improvements to create efficiencies in sourcing procedures.

- Storm role as appropriate to the role and skillset.


Education/Experience Requirements:

- A minimum of a 4-year undergraduate college degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Finance;

master’s degree preferred

- A minimum three (5+) years’ experience in sourcing various materials or services.

- Certifications are often desired


Preferred

:

- Advanced knowledge of contract terms and conditions

- Exceptional ability to engage cross functional teams and influence decision making process.

- Must be able to navigate a complex organization structure to solve problems.

- Advanced contract negotiation skills

- Demonstrated experience with successfully developing and executing multi-year sourcing category strategies.

- Strong analytical skills required.

- Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing process and practical application of the process to sourcing projects

- Strong influencing, project management and change management skills.

- Excellent teamwork skills

- Must be able to work within all functions and levels of an organization.

- Experience in increasing supplier diversity spend.

- ERP system experience: Maximo experience strongly preferred.

- Familiarity with the Power Advocate Energy Intelligence Platform a plus or web-based tools, such as e-Sourcing, Spend Analytics, Contract Management.


Travel

Periodic travel to service area facilities and job sites may be required. External travel is expected to be less than 10%.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at HR@duqlight.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.

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