Procurement Category Lead Senior/Construction/Utilities

2 weeks ago

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States Alliance Group Technologies Inc Full time
{"Responsibilities": "Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Procurement Category Lead to join our team at Alliance Group Technologies Inc. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading cross-functional category management teams to develop and maintain category plans and ongoing category performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establishing and leading cross-functional category management teams to develop and maintain category plans and ongoing category performance.
  • Developing deep knowledge and experience within assigned spend management responsibilities.
  • Developing spend/performance and external market analyses to monitor category performance and identify performance improvement opportunities.
  • Developing spending and savings/performance improvement forecasts to monitor progress and ensure goals are achieved.
  • Developing plans to capture identified opportunities.
  • Defining category requirements through collaborative efforts with respective stakeholder groups.
  • Collaborating with stakeholder groups to develop consensus on the appropriate category plans and priorities.
  • Leading performance improvement initiatives defined by the category plan including strategic sourcing and other performance improvement initiatives.
  • Establishing, leading/facilitating, and supporting cross-functional strategic sourcing/performance improvement teams as needed/prescribed by category plans to achieve savings and performance targets.
  • Leading negotiations with suppliers as needed.
  • Maintaining critical supplier agreements including renewals, negotiation of terms, issue identification, tracking, and resolution.

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of contracting experience.
  • Intermediate to senior level.
  • 7+ years of RFP experience.
  • Bidding and negotiations experience.
  • Direct experience, non-IT.
  • Construction experience, large projects (utilities/commercial/industrial).
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent work-related experience.
  • Proven track record to deliver results and achieve goals.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with others.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to build support and consensus.
  • Proven financial acumen and analytical abilities.
  • Preferred: MBA.
  • Preferred: Certified Procurement Manager (CPM).
  • Preferred: Three years of leadership experience.
  • Preferred: Experience managing large supplier agreements.
  • Preferred: Experience working in a Shared Services organization.
  • Preferred: Supply Chain experience in the utility industry.
  • Preferred: Knowledgeable in category management and strategic sourcing practices.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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