Sourcing Manager

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Corporate Shared Services team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Sourcing Manager position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

Responsible for managing spend for low-to-moderately complex / critical categories of goods and/or services. Partners with internal business stakeholders to develop category vision and strategy based on the data, insights and business requirements. Utilizes strategic sourcing process to execute the category plans to deliver value through holistic approach to supplier selection - Delivery, Quality, Service, Cost and Innovation. Leads Sourcing RFx events (e.g. Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), auction, etc.) according to the agreed Sourcing Strategy; directly manages communications with suppliers and stakeholders throughout. Procures commodities, services and awards purchase orders and contracts in a fast paced environment based upon internal customer needs and schedules. Maintains strong understanding of category dynamics (current market, pricing, cost drivers, industry and supplier variables) through trade groups, publications, etc. Manages the relationship with the business units to understand needs and sell the services of Procurement that add value.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

Category Management: Partner with Business Stakeholders to develop low-to-moderately complex / critical multi-year category vision and strategy based on the data, insights and business requirements.

Strategic Sourcing of Goods and/or Services: Lead low-to-moderately complex / critical strategic sourcing projects for supplier selection/optimization to execute Category Management vision and strategies

Sourcing Event Execution & Management: Lead RFx process (per agreed Sourcing Strategy) and manage communications with suppliers and stakeholders throughout

Supplier Relationship Management: Facilitate low-to-moderately complex / critical Supplier Relationships including Business Reviews – High Level Escalation Point for Performance and Risk Issues

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Additional Information

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.

The pay range for this position is $79,200.00 - $131,700.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.