Utility Procurement Manager
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in
business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to
become the most admired utility in the United States through the
execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering
commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural
gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is
committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business
results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of
our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are
respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We
strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is
reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job SummaryThe procurement manager leads a Category team
responsible for strategic sourcing activities and supplier
management functions for Utility categories supporting our gas and
electric footprint in the states in which we operate. The ideal
candidate will build organizational strength, create robust
sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, manage strategic
supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement in support
of business objectives. This role will also be called upon to
contribute to the broader procurement transformation. Additional
responsibilities include category management process, utilize
market intelligence function, financial analysis, sourcing strategy
and stakeholder management. This position is responsible for
managing procurement categories including, but not limited to
Construction services, Line Locating and Inspection, Engineering
and requires engaging stakeholders, assisting with the management
of strategic sourcing, category management adoption, contract
negotiations and developing cost reduction strategies. Essential
Functions
- Responsible for leading a team of Procurement professionals to
align & execute enterprise sourcing strategies for assigned
commodities and spend categories as well as providing coaching and
management oversight on work activities and work products
- Drive supplier negotiations, sourcing initiatives and
multi-year category strategies that optimize CenterPoint Energy's
spend across the organization.
- Responsible for performance management, talent management and
succession planning, ensuring that the appropriate tools and
processes are in place to support the team.
- Ensure savings initiatives spanning cost reduction, cost
avoidance, revenue enhancement, rebates, working capital, etc. are
accurately documented, reviewed, reported and transferred to the
annual operating budgets and long-term strategic plans.
- Applies broad and deep subject matter expertise to solve a
variety of highly complex business issues.
- Promote collaboration and obtain buy-in with key stakeholders
to ensure execution of category strategies.
- Utilize Market Intelligence function to perform market analysis
activities such as should cost modeling, commodity indices etc.
Manages industry pricing complexity through detailed and frequent
analysis.
- Work cross-functionally with Legal, Risk and Data Privacy to
mitigate risk in the contracting process.
- Demonstrate ability to develop, present and gain consensus on
complex category strategies.
- Successfully lead through influence, experience and bringing
category strategies to adoption.
- Self-starter, energetic and motivated to influence the future
of the organization. Essential Functions (cont.)
- Directly involved in contract negotiations/relationship
management of high complexity, high risk contracts with significant
(potential) business strategy impacts.
- Interpret and draft contract provisions to mitigate exposure to
risk.
- Ensures all applicable contracts have appropriate cyber terms
and conditions, deliverables and KPIs.
- Demonstrates a proactive approach in meeting business partners'
expectations through frequent communication, scope alignment,
business requirements gathering, project execution and timeline
management.
- Creates a shared vision by embedding and integrating the role
of strategic sourcing into various parts of the business.
- Other projects/activities/responsibilities as assigned
Education Description
- Bachelor's degree required or relevant work experience
Experience
- 5+ years of sourcing/category management, contract
negotiation/management, vendor management experience required.
- Experience leading a team of direct reports required
- Proven track record of success in identifying and achieving
savings through the development and execution of category
strategies.
- Possesses a strong business acumen along with demonstrated cost
center management experience
- Knowledge of and experience in direct or operational categories
preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of contract negotiation and category
management methodology.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Highly functional in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Prior experience using SAP Procurement Tools for sourcing,
spend and contracts management.
- Demonstrated experience in leading strategic sourcing projects
and multi-year category strategies from inception to
implementation.
- Negotiate and draft enterprise wide agreements that minimize
financial and business risk exposure and provide optimal terms and
conditions. Understand and negotiate business specific legal terms
and conditions and explain them to clients in an easy to understand
manner.
- Ability to influence others and to act as a change agent within
the department and company. We want you to know Being a part of the
CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an
opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part
of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the
customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services
we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing
your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CenterPoint Energy is committed to
creating an inclusive work environment where business results are
achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse
workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for
their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an
inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of
the available workforce in the communities we serve. What we bring
to you
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness
center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition
reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar
up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your
contribution Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 05/07/2024
Posting End Date: 05/16/2024 This contractor and subcontractor
shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ---- 60-1.4(a),
60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit
discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status
as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit
discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national
origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime
contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ
and advance in employment individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Conroe , Utility Procurement Manager, Executive , Houston, Texas
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