Category Management Specialist (RICHMOND, VA, US, 23219)

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today. We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility. Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position. This position does not offer relocation assistance. Job Summary The successful candidate will proactively engage in cross-functional, enterprise-wide, savings initiatives with Business Unit customers on strategic sourcing goals, category strategies, initiatives, and savings targets. Participate in formulating sourcing strategies and supports the development of negotiation strategies. Lead and execute savings initiatives. Support the entire procurement lifecycle of category initiatives from strategy development to final purchase. Analyzes relevant markets, and assess cost impacts of market events, for assigned spend categories. Maintains supplier lists for assigned spend categories and builds partnerships with strategic suppliers. Maintains relationships with Business Unit and supplier senior executives. Supports the development and evaluation of complex competitive bids. Leads pricing, terms and conditions, and compliance negotiations with suppliers related to category initiatives. (Collaborate with stakeholders to provide crucial insights into Demand and Forecast, Finance, Operational Requirements, and Quality to ensure those category strategies are tightly linked with company requirements and goals.) This individual’s role will include but is not limited to: Setting meaningful category savings targets and deliver savings results by implementing procurement strategies based on TCO analysis and innovation. Perform category management of assigned areas such as MRO items, distribution and transmission materials. Develop, build and present strategic plans and dashboards for assigned spend categories. Develop PowerBI Dashboards for interactive cost management for assigned categories. Frequent Business Unit Executive updates on cost analysis and budget impact strategies. Proactively engage and collaborate with Business Unit customers on strategic business goals, category strategies, initiatives, and budget impact targets. Lead the formulation of category strategies and negotiation of key terms for highly complex sourcing events. Develop and Lead charter initiatives for process improvements and budget impact opportunities. Lead cross-functional, enterprise-wide savings initiatives. Effectively communicate initiative updates and savings targets across the organization. Analyze relevant markets and assess cost impacts of market events for assigned categories. Maintain supplier lists for assigned categories and build partnerships with strategic suppliers. Maintain relationship with supplier senior executives. Travel as needed to meet with Business Unit customers and suppliers (expected travel up to 1 week per month). Perform other duties as requested or assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience 5-6+ years of related experience. Exposure to customer business processes and objectives. Basic understanding of business cost drivers. General knowledge of assigned categories such as vegetation management and battery storage systems. Excellent communications skills that allow clear articulation of business cases and development of effective presentations. Analytic toolset that will support the creation of financial …

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