SCM Category Manager - Power Delivery Materials

SCM Category Manager - Power Delivery Materials This position will be located in Birmingham, AL, or Atlanta, GA. POSITION SUMMARY This position works within the Supply Chain Management organization to support the Power Delivery Business Unit and maximize the value delivered through a category management framework. The role collaborates with senior internal stakeholders, Power Delivery clients, supply chain teams, and suppliers to use continuous improvement techniques to improve business unit and supply chain outcomes. The role ensures Supply Chain Management is perceived as a positive, significant, value-adding partner to the business by providing solutions to business and operational supply chain challenges, improving processes to reduce total cost of ownership, maintaining a strategic approach to procurement and supply management, and supporting reliable delivery of critical Power Delivery materials and services. This position will support Power Delivery materials categories, which may include pole line hardware, poles and structures, protection & sectionalizing, and other assigned Power Delivery categories. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management , Business, Finance, Law, or other relevant technical disciplines preferred Education or experience in contracts or procurement Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is a plus Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) or Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM) is a plus Experience: Competitive bidding/sourcing experience Project management experience is preferred Preferred: Demonstrated leadership with strategic partnerships Previous category management experience a plus Contract Agent or Buyer experience working on Power Delivery (Distribution, Transmission, Substation) is a plus Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of supply markets and purchasing principles Professional written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of contract terminology Facilitation skills Proven negotiation skills Excellent project management skills Very strong communication skills Strong skill in use of Microsoft Office Comprehensive knowledge of SCM Financial acumen and demonstrated aptitude in analytics KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and executes category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure continuous development of assigned Power Delivery categories. Supervises, plans, manages, and assumes complete responsibility for activities and processes associated with assigned categories, including category profiles, market research, supplier identification, supply base risk analysis, pricing strategy, index pricing, volume discounts, and supplier capacity planning. Develops category strategies for Power Delivery materials, including but not limited to pole line hardware, protection and sectionalizing equipment, poles and structures, and other assigned categories. Typically manages between $100M–$300M in annual spend, depending on portfolio assignment could be higher. Leads negotiations and oversee all stages of strategic procurement, including RFI/RFP development, commercial evaluation, supplier selection, award recommendation, and contract implementation. Help facilitate supplier performance measurement and collaborate with key suppliers to identify potential areas for improvement, including quality, delivery, safety, responsiveness, storm readiness, and supply continuity. Manages and identifies supplier alliance opportunities and supports internal utility Business Unit supplier management efforts. Performs thorough analysis to support category plan development, including internal customer discovery, demand planning, historical spend analysis, future spend forecasting, cost model development, total cost of ownership calculations, supplier risk review, and supplier value creation. Works with Power Delivery clients…

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