Category Manager, Capital Procurement (26-PROC)

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 work-related 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.

At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater 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 aspire to be known for superior service ingenuity and stewardship to advance the health and well-being 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.

The Category Manager Capital Procurement manages large and complex category and sourcing projects in various capital projects. This position will use category management and strategic sourcing methodology to bring best value to DC Water by conducting market research vendor development developing category and sourcing strategy creating customized RFx documents negotiating business deals and contracts and managing business relationships with key suppliers and end-user departments. The Category Manager Capital Procurement may also provide guidance and direction to lower-level category and sourcing specialists.

• 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 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 categoryandsourcingprocedurespoliciesbusinesspractices and contractinterpretation.

• Workswithcustomerstoselecttheappropriatecontracttypeforaspecifiedeffort.

• ParticipatesintheevaluationandformulationoftheProcurementpoliciesandprocedures.

• Providesadviceandinformalon-the-jobtrainingandcoachingtolessexperiencedcategoryandsourcingspecialists.

• RepresentstheAuthorityinsolvingproblemsandexplainingacquisitionrequirements.

• HoldsdiscussionswithcustomersGeneralCounselVPandDirectorof Procurement Manager Capital Procurementandotherexecutiveandsenior management concerning procurement strategy vendor management contract pricing andother contractual matters.

• Chairs or oversees the pre-bid and pre-proposal direction and guidance regarding pre-bid and pre-proposal inquiries.

• Demonstratesabilitytomanagemultiplesimultaneouscomplexsourcingprojectsandachievingconsistentsavings.

• Performsother dutiesandresponsibilitiesasassignedatthediscretionoftheimmediatesupervisor.

• Workswithcustomerstoselecttheappropriatecontracttypeforaspecifiedeffort.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts daily with vendors local officials and department heads and other DC Water personnel.

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

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

*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.

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 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 we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability trust teamwork customer focus safety and wellbeing.

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

• Build your skills and career are committed to developing a future-ready 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 drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

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

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