Manager, Supply Chain

Energize your future by joining our team at Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC)! NOVEC's mission is to create value for its members, employees and communities by providing safe, reliable electricity and quality products at competitive prices. NOVEC is a locally owned electric distribution system headquartered in Manassas, VA. NOVEC provides reliable electric service to more than 180,000 homes and businesses in Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties, the City of Manassas Park, and the Town of Clifton. NOVEC's service reliability is the best in the region with a 99.99% average system reliability. As a leader on the high-tech frontier, NOVEC is using proven, cost-effective technology to improve productivity and reliability, reduce expenses, and increase cybersecurity - a national priority. Today's technology includes what the industry calls "smart grid", as well as fiber optics, and mobile workforce. OVERVIEW: The Manager, Supply Chain serves in a critical role in a rapidly growing electric utility serving Northern Virginia. This includes procurement support for electric infrastructure that serves major parts of the largest data center market in the world. Manages overall strategic sourcing, procurement, selection, acquisition, and inventory of requisite electric utility distribution, substation, transmission equipment, materials, and supplies to ensure availability and quality at competitive costs. Manages overall coordination and procurement of IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology). Ensures procurement of materials and services are in accordance with company processes, procedures, specifications, industry standards, and guidelines. Manages a staff and oversees assignments to monitor the daily activities of procurement, materials management, and to ensure a high level of customer service. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other related duties may be assigned. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and effectively. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Functional/Operational Develop and maintain professional relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, and peer electric utilities to ensure optimal communications, best practices, and source selection while continuously scouting to enhance and grow those relations and knowledge. Overall management and oversight of company and third-party warehouse facilities. Coordinates, evaluates, discusses, and meets with appropriate NOVEC personnel and contractors to develop procurement strategies for new and expanding existing substation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure facilities. Develop and administer sound cost-effective procurement strategies and processes in the acquisition of electric utility distribution, substation, transmission materials, equipment, and supplies to ensure uninterrupted service to customers and support project requirements. Oversee and direct internal/external supply chain activities including appropriate levels of effort in procurement, sourcing, selection, inventory management, and logistics to ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, and resources to support corporate and organizational requirements. Oversee and maintain requisite ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems relative to procurement and inventory management, including bar code technology. Ensure these systems are appropriately scaled to meet and exceed organizational requirements in accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness. Performs materials requirements planning, to analyze, calculate, control, monitor, and manage over 2,000 category A, B, and C stock and non-stock transmission, substation, and distribution electric utility items to meet engineering, planning & construction requirements, and short-range plan. Oversee and monitor system stock keeping unit inventory levels via daily reorder advice reports, updating associated reorder points predicated on system demand and changing economic conditions. Oversee and monitor monthly vendor grading and analysis of transmission, substation, and distribution electrical suppliers and performs appropriate vendor audits and relations. Plans and reviews department activities including capital and operating budgets, costs, operations, and data forecasting to achieve measurable results to goals and objectives. Strategic/Managerial Provides expert knowledge and awareness on strategic relationships with manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, equipment providers, industry peers, and internal staff Establishes and maintains systems and controls, which verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhance the Company's value. Provides leadership and collaboration among multiple departments to ensure required human resource administration-staffing, training, coaching, development, work assignments, performance management, goals and objectives, and compliance with company policies and procedures. Ensures provision of all requirements directly supporting transmission, substation, fiber optic, distribution, corresponding materials, operating supplies, equipment, and for NOVEC employees, contractors, and consumers. Directs others to perform quotation analysis and order placement for transmission, substation, and distribution electric utility materials, MROs (materials, repairs, operating supplies) to support organizational and electric system expansion and maintenance requirements. Manages all corporate procurement through vendor negotiations and helps establish and maintain relevant policies and procedures. Implements major materials consignment and vendor stocking agreements with manufacturers and vendors. Monitors, coordinates, and administers material stocking and inventory processes. Monitors, supervises, analyzes, and prepares reports for procurement and inventory control and provides report data to accounting to reconcile to the general ledger. Works continually towards self-development to stay current on supply chain management, s, and procurement procedures and practices. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field from an accredited institution is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 7-10 years of related experience and/or training including management of programs and people is required. Experience with the management of electric utility purchasing, materials, logistics, and supply chain management is required. Direct administrative involvement in electric utility materials applications and requirements planning, procurement process standards and practices, and infrastructure is required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Functional/Operational Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team. Demonstrated knowledge of company policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, and mathematical skills as well as all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Demonstrated proficiency with general computer operation, Microsoft Office applications, and other procurement and business ERP systems. Ability to anticipate and meet rapidly changing customer and business needs by quickly refocusing and realigning strategic and operational direction. Apply and maintain a working knowledge of materials, tools, equipment, and specifications used in electrical systems. Apply analytical methodology to problem-solving and decision-making and relate theoretical and/or technical concepts to practical application. Strategic/Managerial A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. Ability to develop and motivate a team. Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities. Ability to think ahead and plan over a short and long-term focus. Knowledge of human resources administration to manage employees' work, conduct performance reviews, develop goals and objectives, and assure compliance with policies and procedures. WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive salary and Incentive plan Premier health benefits, including an onsite wellness center. Survivor and Disability benefits 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional match of your contribution at a rate of 50% up to the first 12% Life insurance Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave Educational Assistance Annual Company Events If you're ready to take the next step towards advancing your career, apply today! NOVEC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not provide sponsorship for this position. The anticipated starting salary within the posted salary range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's education, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, internal equity, and market considerations.