Category Manager
3 days ago
Xcel Energy is seeking a skilled Category Manager to develop and execute sourcing category, supplier, and risk management strategies that align with business stakeholder priorities for key categories. This role will lead cross-functional teams from the business and Supply Chain to drive successful project and category outcomes/results.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement enterprise-wide category strategies to optimize cost and improve operations in line with sourcing best practices.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to align business demands, category/contract strategy, and execution.
- Perform spend and cost analysis and develop category strategies to achieve maximum value capture.
- Lead multiple strategic supplier performance, relationship, and development management efforts focused on improving total cost of ownership, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.
- Develop plans with suppliers that support business goals and strategies, while driving continuous improvement and collaboration to strengthen partnerships that bring value to the company and the supplier.
- Lead negotiations of commercial terms to establish contracts that support category strategies while meeting business requirements.
- Develop risk management strategies and apply understanding of underlying principles of contract law to administer all category contract agreements.
- Lead cross-functional teams from the business and Supply Chain to drive successful project and category outcomes/results.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, business, or related technical/analytical field.
- Three years of supply chain experience with focus in sourcing.
- Two years of contract formation knowledge and experience.
- Negotiation and project management skills preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and significant experience with purchasing and sourcing systems is required.
- Demonstrated customer service skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship skills are required.
- Experience with software sourcing and contracting is highly preferred.
- Experience with Professional Services directly related to IT Projects.
Xcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states.
We strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
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