Manager (Vegetation Management Strategic Sourcing)
AxelonOakland, CA
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Job Description
Construction Manager Pay Rate: $140,000 to $208,000 per year
Summary:
We are looking for experience in buying CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. This needs to be on the resume.- Location: Oakland, CA
- Work Mode: Hybrid
- Onsite Requirement: - The hiring manager expects the candidate to be onsite 2–3 days per week. - Candidates outside the Bay Area may be considered only if they are willing to travel onsite at their own expense.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligning with Vegetation Management portfolio goals and broader enterprise objectives.
- Lead strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier governance to enhance performance, cost savings, sustainability, and supplier diversity.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing activities meet operational needs and capital projects.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and increased value.
- Establish a high-performance team to develop strategic portfolio and category plans.
- Ensure governance of the contract approval process from creation through award.
- Oversee contract spend across multiple categories and develop short and long-term strategies.
- Lead complex cross-functional teams in executing strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Manage spend analysis, needs assessment, benchmarking, and business case development.
- Lead development and execution of negotiation strategies.
- Monitor and maximize customer satisfaction using standardized client service level agreements.
- Manage continuous improvement-based relationships with suppliers.
- Establish service level agreements to hold suppliers accountable for performance.
- Approve purchase orders and contracts from $500,000 to $10 million.
- Directly supervise Sourcing Supervisors, Category Leaders, and Sourcing Specialists.
- Develop work processes and procedures aligning with organizational requirements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required (one year of experience for every one year of college).
- 8 years of total sourcing or related industry experience.
Required Skills:
- Strategic Sourcing experience.
- Project Management experience.
- Utility industry experience.
- 5 years of supervisory experience.
- SAP/SRM proficiency.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems and implementation barriers.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
Preferred Skills:
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
- 10 years of total sourcing experience or related industry experience.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working model from remote office and Oakland.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Eligible to participate in the company's discretionary incentive compensation programs.
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