Overview :
Tekwissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. This Client is a holding company that primarily operates through Gas and Electric Company subsidiary. The subsidiary provides natural gas and electric service to residential and business clients. It also offers building and construction programs, energy efficiency financing, electric vehicle charge networks, wireless solutions, battery storage systems, etc. This Client is an AA / EEO employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce.
Job Title : Manager, Vegetation Management Strategic Sourcing
Location : Oakland, CA, 94612
Duration : Full-Time
Job Type : Full-Time
Work Type : Hybrid
Job Description :
- The Procurement organization is the functional lead for the procurement of materials and services at Client.
- 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, execution and outreach, compliance management, ongoing procurement field support and management of the source to pay cycle.
Position Summary :
The Manager, Vegetation Management Strategic Sourcing role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that align with the goals of the Vegetation Management portfolio across all business lines and broader enterprise objectives.This position leads strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier governance to drive performance, cost savings, sustainability, and supplier diversity.The role works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing activities meet operational needs and capital projects while identifying opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and increased value.This is a highly collaborative role that plays a key part in strengthening sourcing outcomes and enhancing the client experience within the portfolio.Reporting Relationship :
The Manager, Vegetation Management Strategic Sourcing will report to the Senior Director, Construction Services Strategic SourcingJob Responsibilities :
Establish a high-performance team to develop strategic portfolio and category plans to generate cost savings, deliver service excellence, optimizes diversity spending and total cost of ownership for key lines of business.Ensures the overall governance of the contract approval process from contract creation through contract award.Oversees contract spend across multiple spend categoriesDevelops short and long term strategies for all spend categories within portfolioLeads complex cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic sourcing initiativesManages spend analysis, needs assessment, benchmarking and business case developmentLeads development and execution of negotiation strategiesMonitors and maximizes customer satisfaction using standardized client service level agreementsManages continuous improvement-based relationships that deliver mutually beneficial results for PG&E and its suppliersEstablishes service level agreements to hold suppliers accountable for performanceApproves purchase orders and contracts from $500,000 to $10 millionDirectly supervises Sourcing Supervisors, Category Leaders and Sourcing Specialists.Develop work processes and procedures aligning to organizational requirementsBackground Qualifications :
Minimum :
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; some positions may require technical / category experienceDesired :
MBA or equivalent advanced degreeStrategic Sourcing experience, Project Management experience, Utility industry experience10 years of total sourcing experience or related industry experience5 years of supervisor experienceSAP / SRM proficiencyAbility to lead cross-functional teamsAbility to identify and resolve problems and implementation barriersDemonstrated leadership and management skillsTekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
