Sourcing Portfolio Manager

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location 50% of the time. The assigned work location is Auburn, CA. Pay Rate $133,000-226,000 Work Mode Hybrid Location Auburn, CA Summary This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location 50% of the time. The assigned work location is Auburn, CA. Responsibilities Serve as the primary interface between Power Generation and Procurement for sourcing activities. Interface with customers to develop and refine near-term and long-term sourcing strategic and tactical plans. Develop strategic portfolio and category plans to generate cost savings, deliver service excellence, optimize diversity spending, and total cost of ownership for key lines of business. Ensure the overall governance of the contract approval process from contract creation through contract award. Oversee contract spend across multiple spend categories. Develop short and long-term strategies for all spend categories within the portfolio. Lead complex cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives. Manage spend analysis, needs assessment, benchmarking, and business case development. Lead development and execution of negotiation strategies. Monitor and maximize customer satisfaction using standardized client service level agreements. Manage supplier relationship and performance management, including continuous improvement-based relationships that deliver mutually beneficial results for the company and its suppliers. Establish service level agreements to hold suppliers accountable for performance. Approve purchase orders and contracts from the company to the company million. Directly supervise Category Leaders. Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required (one year of experience for every one year of college). Minimum 8 years of total sourcing or related industry experience; some positions may require technical/category experience. Preferred Skills MBA or equivalent advanced degree. Six Sigma, CPSM, or other related certification. Project Management experience, Utility industry experience. 2-3 years of supervisor experience. Ability to lead cross-functional teams is required. Ability to identify and resolve problems and implementation barriers required. Demonstrated leadership and management skills are required. SAP/SRM proficiency desired. #J-18808-Ljbffr Axelon Services Corporation