Director, Strategic Sourcing
3 weeks ago
Who we are Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces. “Nexus” means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems. What We Offer Paid Time Off and Holidays : Starting at 3 weeks annually and paid company holidays Comprehensive Benefits : The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few. 401(k) Program : Employer contribution. Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start. Grow with us : Professionally development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance Employee Resource Groups (ERG) : ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization. Overview The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Director, Strategic Sourcing. Responsible for guiding the creation of sourcing strategies, enhancing the effectiveness of sourcing and procurement practices, and collaborating with functional leaders to achieve material savings across the organization. Work Location and Schedule This position will be located in Charlotte, NC . Schedule is Monday through Friday. May require moderate travel between work locations . What You'll do Development and execution of Category Strategy Work with internal business stakeholders to identify sourcing opportunities, facilitate the RFI/RFP process, negotiate contracts, and manage post-award rollout to the business Managing contract lifecycle management for all Tier 1 & 2 supplier relationships and leading or participating in negotiations for global agreements Liaises with Operations, Engineering, HSE and IT to understand their business needs and sources materials, equipment or services that support the needs ensuring all operational equipment meet or exceed company safety and environmental standards Work directly with the Director of Procurement Services and local buyers to drive spend to preferred suppliers and agreements in SAP Ariba to achieve negotiated savings Develop business processes for supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, price inflation management, and supplier risk management Analyze opportunities in each spend category for cost savings and price stability to reduce costs for customers and achieve a high level of financial performance. Subject matter expert for all major supplier relationships and contracts. Lead competitive bid processes for commonly purchased goods and services across multiple territories and business units. Manage master service agreements with key service providers that are used company wide. Independently draft commercial contracting language that drive economies of scale and sets clear performance expectations. What You'll Bring Experience A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, global category management or similar capacities. 8-10 years of progressive supply chain and sourcing experience Education and Certification Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain management or similar program. Certification as a Supply Chain Professional Nice to Have Previous experience in a regulated public utility environment Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Advanced data mining and analysis skills. Contract administration and negotiation knowledge. Business acumen and judgment; knowledge of company procedures, policies, and operations; knowledge of change management methodologies and techniques. Experience developing and executing category strategies from the ground up. In-depth knowledge and experience of a structured strategic sourcing process Demonstrated ability to consistently exhibit excellent customer service skills and a positive, professional attitude. Work Environment Majority of time spent working indoors, under normal office conditions. About Our Company We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law. We are an E-Verify participating employer. NWGUS #J-18808-Ljbffr
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