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Software & AI Category Management Advisor

2 months ago


San Diego, United States San Diego Gas & Electric Full time
Req Num 24-68827

Primary Purpose:

We are looking for dynamic professionals with expertise in software procurement, AI, and cloud environments to join our innovative team.  If you have a passion for driving strategic procurement solutions and thrive in fast-paced, cutting-edge technological ecosystems, this is an opportunity for you.  Bring your negotiation skills, creativity, and a future-focused mindset to help shape the next wave of our company's digital transformation.  The successful candidate oversees the entire procurement process (sourcing through contracting) for medium to high risk and complexity categories. Partners and coordinates with stakeholders to integrate their requirements into the sourcing and contracting processes. Develops and issues high value/risk Request for Proposal (RFPs), Request for Information (RFIs) and Request for Quotations (RFQs). Coordinates and leads proposal reviews, evaluations, and recommendations for contract awards. With Category Manager oversight, leads contracting and contract negotiation efforts with stakeholders. Works with Category Managers to support the development and execution of category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage/mitigate risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed. Provides guidance and mentors other Category Management Advisors and Contracting Agents.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversees entire procurement process for medium to high risk and complexity categories. Partners and coordinates with stakeholders to integrate their requirements into the sourcing and contracting processes.
  • Develops and issues RFPs, RFIs and RFQs. Coordinates and leads proposal reviews, evaluations and recommendations for contract awards.
  • Works with Category Managers to support the development and execution of category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage/mitigate risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
  • Evaluates supplier qualifications and identifies alternative suppliers. Leads contract negotiations and works closely with internal support organizations including Legal, Finance, Business Units and Insurance & Risk Management to mitigate risk and exposure for the company.
  • Develops and manages supplier alliance opportunities. Resolves conflict between suppliers and company.
  • Interprets contractual obligations & positions, coordinates and manages conflict resolution with suppliers/contractors and stakeholders to drive resolution and formalize outcome contractually. Provides recommendations on development and implementation of purchasing strategies for assigned categories. Analyzes internal spend data and market intelligence to strategically source needed services and materials. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with teams and suppliers to reduce overall costs.
  • Meets with internal clients on a regular basis to understand client needs and to strengthen client relationships.
  • Advises clients on proper contract management and administration policies and procedures. Ensures client compliance with appropriate procurement policies and procedures, standards for ethical behavior, and accounting policies.
  • Maintains records to demonstrate that proper protocol is followed in the sourcing and contracting processes and in the implementation of the supplier relationship.
  • Coordinates efforts for pilot programs or proof of concept initiatives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Qualifications

Hybrid Schedule:

  • Although the schedule may vary, typically this will allow the employee to work onsite three days per week and remotely on the remaining workdays.
  • Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or other related field or equivalent experience/training. 
  • 3 years - Relevant experience, preferably in contracting, category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, procurement project management, other procurement-related role, related analytical role, or through other materials, services, and/or project purchasing experience. Other engineering, business management or project management may qualify. 
  • Capable of reviewing & redlining statement of works to ensure responsibilities are clearly documented, acceptance criteria is present, deliverables are identified and tied to milestones, if applicable. 
  • Contract management skills, with ability to measure and manage supplier performance 
  • Persuasive communication skills (oral and written) 
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Proficient at Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word) 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge and skills with supplier negotiation (managing procurement activities, including both bids and Request for Proposals (RFPs) for solution-oriented proposals) 
  • Capable of creating and negotiating commercial terms and conditions in standard contract templates with minimal assistance from legal counsel, and intermediate working knowledge with legal terms and conditions. 
  • Project management expertise in the utility industry. 
  • Working understanding of utility and/or energy environments, operating procedures, and economics or regulation. 
  • Deep commodity or domain expertise with assigned company projects, including but not limited to: equipment, services (construction, ,EPC, professional, and technical), sourcing, and/or project management. 

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM). 
  • Project Management Professional (PMP). 

Other Qualifications: 

  • Travel is required to field, job sites and supplier/contractor plants/facilities, domestically or internationally.

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