Category Sourcing Leader (Salem, NJ, US) - PSEG
Salem, NJ
About the Job
Requisition: 78325
PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.
Salary Range: $ 88,400 - $ 140,000
Incentive: PIP 10%
Work Location Category: Remote Local
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories: onsite roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
Sourcing professional with primary responsibility for managing the strategic materials and services acquisition plan that optimizes total cost solutions for select category groupings of non-fuel external supplier spend. Categories generally encompass annual spend of approximately $30-50 million. This position supports the development and implementation of multi-year strategic plans, aligned to operational goals that identify maximum value contribution to Enterprise. Responsible for identifying, developing and implementing category plans with spend in both specific lines of business and across Enterprise. A Category Leader will manage several material and service sub-categories.
This position is an individual contributor role.
Job Responsibilities
• Develops and oversees supplier management initiatives to drive continuous improvement in all PSEG/supplier contracts. Manages supplier performance tracking and joint improvement processes. Develops and executes supplier development plans and key strategic alliances.
• Supports the creation of multi-year strategic commodity plans (for up to 10 specific commodities) based on profiling of category spend history and forecasts, performing marketplace review and analysis, identification of clients’ needs, evaluation of resource availability, and prioritization of sourcing opportunities.
• Leads sourcing process activities of strategic sourcing teams, e-commerce initiatives and auctions, with direct oversight of team performance.
• Establishes and executes measurement and tracking plan to monitor client and supplier compliance to negotiated agreements. Reports non-compliance activities and effects corrective action where necessary.
• Quantifies, validates and reports cost reductions and other qualitative results from individual sourcing activities in support of the strategic commodity plan.
• Interfaces with business strategists across all business units to develop client needs assessments and establish sourcing strategies that are in alignment with organizations business plans and goals.
Job Specific Qualifications
• A minimum of 3 years of procurement, category management, contract management or strategic sourcing experience
• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, scientific discipline or relevant field is required
• Candidate must demonstrate experience/familiarity with material and service category management, contract management, and supplier management
• Strong analytical, market analysis and cost modeling skills
• Team facilitation, presentation and team leadership skills
• Must have experience with and the potential to lead large complex work teams and projects across business units
• Strong change management (people and process) skills and client relationship skills
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to make clear and concise presentations in front of large audiences
• Thorough knowledge of contract terms and strong negotiation skills
• Strong computer skills: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Candidate ability to obtain Nuclear Unescorted Access
Desired:
• MBA in business, finance, or scientific field.
• Knowledge of SAP, Ariba, MS Office including Access, Microsoft Project, quality control systems (ISO, QS & Lean Six Sigma), e-sourcing and e-procurement application a plus
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