Procurement Manager, IT at TekWissen LLC

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. 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: Procurement Manager IT Location: Oakland CA 94612 Duration: Full Time Job Type: Full Time Work Type: Hybrid Job Description: Position Summary The Manager IT Procurement drives the client experience by developing and leading effective Strategic Sourcing strategies and effective Category Management and contract execution contract and overall contract governance. This position supports the portfolios goals through transactional awareness to identify potential cost savings diversity green supply chain spend reduction supplier consolidation and standardization opportunities. This position identifies opportunities for efficiency within corporate and sourcing policies and processes to improve results for both Sourcing and Portfolio clients. The Manager IT Procurement leads multiple spend categories within a portfolio. This position drives category management strategies with their team and influences key stakeholders to become trusted business advisors. Reporting Relationship The Manager IT Procurement will report to the Senior Director Indirect & Corporate Services Strategic Sourcing. Responsibilities Develops 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. Ensures the overall governance of the contract approval process from contract creation through contract award. Oversees contract spend across multiple spend categories Develops short- and long-term strategies for all spend categories within portfolio Leads complex cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives Manages spend analysis needs assessment benchmarking and business case development Leads development and execution of negotiation strategies Monitors and maximizes customer satisfaction using standardized client service level agreements Manages continuous improvement-based relationships that deliver mutually beneficial results for the client and its suppliers Establishes service level agreements to hold suppliers accountable for performance Approves purchase orders and contracts from $500000 to $10 million Directly supervises Sourcing Supervisors Category Leaders and Sourcing Specialists. Background Qualifications Minimum Bachelors 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 experience Ability to lead cross-functional teams Ability to identify and resolve problems and implementation barriers Demonstrated leadership and management skills Desired MBA or equivalent advanced degree Project Management experience Utility industry experience Demonstrated category management and procurement transformation experience 2-3 years of supervisor experience SAP/SRM proficiency TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity. Key Skills Invasive Cardiology,Client Servicing,Linux,AC Maintenance,Lorry Driving,Arabic Cuisine Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1