Category Manager Capital Procurement - 25-PROC

Description

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties locations and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform workrelated tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a contract between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:Category Manager Capital ProcurementJob Code:P0507Supervises Directly:NoNew or Revised:RevisedRegular or AtWill:AtWillDate Last Revised:12/3/2024Exempt or NonExempt:ExemptCompensation Approval Signature:Union/ NonUnion:NonUnionDepartment Name and Division:Finance and ProcurementSalary Schedule:NonUnion Salary RangeCost Center Code: 301012Grade:NU17Essential Position:NoReports To:Manager Capital ProcurementEEO Code:ProfessionalsWork FormatHybrid

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater services.DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia.We aspire to be known for superior service ingenuity and stewardship to advance the health and wellbeing of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision we commit to our shared mission every dayexceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe environmentally friendly and efficient manner.

Role Description:

TheCategoryManagerwillmanagelargeandcomplexcategoryandsourcingprojectsinvariouscapital projects.This category management positionwillusecategory management andstrategic sourcing methodology tobring best valuetoDC Waterby conducting market research vendor development developing category and sourcing strategy creating customized RFx documents negotiating business deals andcontracts andmanaging business relationships withkey suppliers andenduserdepartments.Thispositionmayalsoprovideguidance anddirectiontolowerlevelcategory andsourcingspecialists.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements category and sourcing strategies and goals for the assigned categories to achieve department and business goals.
• Manages the full range of sourcing and contracting activities for the assigned categories or as requested by the management.
• Develops complex RFx and other solicitation documents and independentlymanages and leads the entire sourcing and contracting process including vendor search proposal evaluation deal and contract negotiation and award.
• Advisescustomerson categoryandsourcingprocedurespoliciesbusinesspracticesandcontractinterpretation.
• Workswithcustomerstoselecttheappropriatecontracttypeforaspecifiedeffort.
• ParticipatesintheevaluationandformulationoftheProcurementpoliciesandprocedure
• Providesadviceandinformalonthejobtrainingandcoachingtolessexperiencedcategoryandsourcingspecialists.
• RepresentstheAuthorityinsolvingproblemsandexplainingacquisitionrequirements.
• HoldsdiscussionswithcustomersGeneralCounselVPandDirectorofProcurementandotherexecutiveandsenior management concerning procurement strategy vendor management contract pricing andother contractual matters.
• Chairs or oversees the prebid and preproposal conferences.Provides direction and guidance regarding prebid and pre proposal inquiries.
• Demonstratesabilitytomanagemultiplesimultaneouscomplexsourcingprojectsandachievingconsistentsavings.
• Performsother dutiesandresponsibilitiesasassignedatthediscretionoftheimmediatesupervisor.
• Workswithcustomerstoselecttheappropriatecontracttypeforaspecifiedeffort.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships:InteractsdailywithvendorslocalofficialsanddepartmentheadsandotherDCWaterpersonnel.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:Five(5)yearsofprogressive experience in sourcing and contracting or three 3 years of progressive experience in sourcing and contracting with a masters degree in business Technical or a related field.Minimum Education Requirements:ABachelorsDegreeinBusinessTechnicalorarelatedfieldfromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityRequired Skills:Strongprojectmanagementexperienceand abilitytoproject managemultiplecomplex projects.Versedinalltypes ofcontracts.Strongexpert experiencesinRFxprocessproposalevaluationdealnegotiationandcontractnegotiation.StrongExperienceinCapitalProgramsEngineeringConstructionorDesignBuild.Strongandprovenleadershipexperiencesandabilitytopresentandinteractwithexecutivelevels.Stronganalyticalplanninginterpersonalandorganizationalskills.Strongknowledgein computer(MSWord Excel PPT Project).Abilitytotravelas required.Required Licenses & Certifications: N/ARequired Languages:EnglishPhysical Requirements: N/AGeneraloffice conditions.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:Prefer privatesector andconsultingexperiences.Preferred Education Requirements:Mastersdegree preferred inBusinessTechnicalorarelatedfield fromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityPrefer a Professional certification from the Institute for Supply management (ISM) APICS the National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP) or National Contracts Management Association (NCMA) or the ability to obtain certification from any of these organizations within one 1 year of employment.Preferred Skills: N/A

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers innovators and problem solvers focused on protecting lifes most precious resource in the nations capital.

• Take pride in your work.We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

• Connect to a strong culture.Everything we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability trust teamwork customer focus safety and wellbeing.

• Be your true self.We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and we recognize and celebrate employees individuality and unique contributions.

• Build your skills and career path.We are committed to developing a futureready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drugfree workplace and perform preemployment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to

perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please

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