Procurement Manager (Oakland)

Salary$128,000-$190,000 / yearPay Rate: Bay Area - $140,000 to $207,000
Location: Oakland, CA
Work Mode: HybridSummary:The Procurement organization leads the procurement of materials and services.Collaborates with internal clients and suppliers managing over a billion of annual company spend.Services include procurement of goods and services, strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, compliance management, and management of the source to pay cycle.Responsibilities:Develop strategic portfolio and category plans for cost savings and service excellence.Ensure governance of the contract approval process.Oversee contract spend across multiple categories.Lead complex cross-functional teams in strategic sourcing initiatives.Manage spend analysis, needs assessment, and business case development.Lead development and execution of negotiation strategies.Monitor customer satisfaction using standardized client service level agreements.Manage continuous improvement-based relationships with suppliers.Establish service level agreements to hold suppliers accountable.Approve purchase orders and contracts up to company million.Supervise Sourcing Supervisors, Category Leaders, and Sourcing Specialists.Requirements: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.Ability to lead cross-functional teams.Ability to identify and resolve problems and implementation barriers.Demonstrated leadership and management skills.Preferred Skills:MBA or equivalent advanced degree.Project Management and Utility industry experience.Category management and procurement transformation experience.2+ years of supervisor experience.SAP/SRM proficiency.