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Category Leader, Expert

Category Leader, Expert

Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyOakland, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Requisition ID# 163826

Job Category : Procurement / Supply Chain

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Business Unit : Engineering, Planning & Strategy

Work Type : Hybrid

Job Location : Oakland; San Ramon

Department Overview

The Procurement organization is the functional lead for the procurement of materials and services at Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The department collaborates with internal clients and suppliers managing more than $12 billion of annual company spend to develop mutually beneficial total value solutions for goods and services. The department provides the following services to internal clients : procurement of goods and services, strategic sourcing and cost savings, category management, supplier relationship management, supplier diversity planning, execution and outreach, compliance management, ongoing procurement field support and management of the source to pay cycle.

Position Summary

As a Category Lead, you will play a critical role in optimizing the sourcing and procurement strategy for one of the nation's largest gas and electric utilities, ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. You will lead strategic category planning, supplier negotiations, and contract management to drive value, resilience, and sustainability across the supply chain. Partnering with and influencing key internal stakeholders and leveraging market intelligence, you will develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This high-impact role requires a balance of analytical expertise, relationship management, and strategic vision to enhance operational excellence and support PG&E's commitment to safe, reliable, and sustainable energy.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. Preferred work location is Oakland, CA, but other locations may be considered.The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory. Final work location will be determined between the hiring leader and successful candidate.

PG&E is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of thejob posting. This salary range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will bebased on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience,market value, and geographic location. The decisionwill be made on a case-by-casebasis related tothese factors. This job is also eligible to participate inPG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Pay Range display :

Bay Area - $126,000 to $179,000

Job Responsibilities

  • Acts as subject matter expert for particular categories or services.
  • Develops and implements category plans and sourcing strategies for medium complexity categories that optimize cost, mitigate risk, and ensure supply continuity.
  • Leads competitive bidding processes including RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations to secure best-value agreements.
  • Negotiates, drafts, and manages contracts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards.
  • Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with category suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews, fostering collaboration on innovation and continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with the company's safety, reliability, and sustainability goals.
  • Partners with and influences cross-functional stakeholders and teams in developing sourcing and negotiation strategies for medium complexity spend categories
  • Maintains awareness of industry and market trends, supplier landscapes, and regulatory changes to drive informed decision-making and strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers.

Qualifications

Minimum :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
  • 6 years of experience in sourcing
  • Desired :

  • 8 years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in the utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors
  • Experience sourcing in Consulting / Professional Services, Construction / Related Services, or Materials
  • Proven ability to lead high-value negotiations, develop contract structures, and drive favorable outcomes
  • Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging spend analytics, cost modeling, and digital procurement tools to optimize category strategies
  • Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
  • Competency in developing strategic supplier partnerships, managing performance scorecards, and fostering supplier-driven innovation
  • Competency in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, operations leaders, and legal teams, to align procurement strategies with business priorities
  • Competency in building and leading strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
  • Competency in applying project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level
  • Knowledge of database and information systems - e.g., ARIBA, SAP, etc. - as needed to perform at the job level
  • Competency in leading cross-functional teams and to drive projects of medium complexity
  • Strong written and verbal skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Master's Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
  • LSS-Lean Six Sigma Certification
  • PMP-Project Management Professional certification
  • ISM-Institute for Supply Management CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management certification, or similar certification(s)
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