Section Manager - Supply Chain Direct Support Services

Overview

Con Edison Supply Chain is seeking a talented leader to manage its Direct Support Services Procurement team. This team is responsible for strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management for services contracts and agreements that directly support our utilities' (electric, gas, and steam) operations. The section manager will lead and oversee the team's work that includes research, analysis, planning, stakeholder involvement, negotiations, drive for process improvements, and achievement of cost savings. The Section Manager will also lead sustainability and small and local business supplier engagement activities within their managed categories. The Section Manager is responsible for managing direct support services procurement activities for the company's two utilities, Con Edison of New York and Orange and Rockland Utilities. This includes but is not limited to providing strategic, commercial, and administrative direction and guidance for specific services categories. The Section Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. The candidate will need to demonstrate leadership and management competencies, as s/he will be expected to provide training and development, career guidance, and mentorship to their team members. The Section Manager will collaborate with and respond to various inquires with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and various levels of leadership on strategy and implementation. The Section Manager will drive continuous improvement activities throughout the procurements they manage. The selected individual will ensure that the Direct Support Services team maintains operations in accordance with the Supply Chain strategy and mission and will be responsible for achieving cost savings and efficiencies and other strategic imperatives.

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