Category Sourcing Leader
Newark, DE - USA
Job Summary
Requisition: 84034
PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.
Salary Range: $ 93600 - $ 148200
Work Location Category: Hybrid
Were one of the countrys largest energy companies with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and its safer and delivered more reliably than ever.Were also deeply connected to the communities we serve with more than 13000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.
Here youll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company along with a supportive friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.
We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:
Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.
Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work with at least three onsite days per week required.
As an employee if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one designed to support your total well-being: medical dental vision parental leave and family leave programs behavioral health programs 401(k) with company match life insurance tuition reimbursement and generous paid time off.
More than 13000 people already call PSEG their work home taking pride in providing safe reliable service to millions of customers. If youre looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities wed love to welcome you to the team.
PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
At this time only current PSEG employees are being considered.
Sourcing professional with primary responsibility for managing the strategic equipment and materials acquisition plan that optimizes total cost solutions for select category groupings of non-fuel external supplier spend. Categories generally encompass annual spend of approximately $30-75 million. This position supports the development and implementation of multi-year strategic plans aligned to operational goals that identify maximum value contribution to Enterprise. Responsible for identifying developing and implementing category plans with spend in both specific lines of business and across Enterprise. A Category Leader will manage several equipment and material sub-categories. This position is an individual contributor role.
- Develop and oversee supplier management initiatives to drive continuous improvement in all PSEG/supplier contracts. Manage supplier performance tracking and joint improvement processes. Develop and execute supplier development plans and key strategic alliances.
- Support the creation of multi-year strategic commodity plans (for up to 10 specific commodities) based on profiling of category spend history and forecasts perform marketplace review and analysis identify business partner needs evaluate resource availability and prioritize sourcing opportunities.
- Lead sourcing process activities of strategic sourcing teams request for proposals and bid evaluations with direct oversight of team performance.
- Establish and execute measurement and tracking plan to monitor business partner and supplier compliance to negotiated agreements. Report non-compliance activities and effect corrective action where necessary.
- Quantify validate and report cost reductions and other qualitative results from individual sourcing activities in support of the strategic commodity plan.
- Interface with business strategists across all business units to develop client needs assessments and establish sourcing strategies that are in alignment with organizations business plans and goals.
- BS/BA Degree preferably in business finance supply chain or relevant field and a minimum 3 years of procurement category management contract management or strategic sourcing experience.
- In lieu of a degree 7 years of procurement category management contract management or strategic sourcing experience.
- Candidate must demonstrate experience/familiarity with material and service category management contract management and supplier management.
- Strong analytical market analysis and cost modeling skills.
- Team facilitation presentation and team leadership skills.
- Experience with and the potential to lead large complex work teams and projects across business units.
- Strong change management (people and process) skills and business partner relationship skills.
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills including ability to make clear and concise presentations in front of large audiences.
- Thorough knowledge of contract terms and strong negotiation skills.
- Strong computer skills: Excel Word and PowerPoint.
- Must meet and maintain nuclear requirements for Unescorted Site Access.
Desired
- Masters in business finance supply chain or scientific field.
- Knowledge of SAP Ariba MS Office including Access Microsoft Project Lean Six Sigma e-sourcing and e-procurement application a plus.
Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energys regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen national or permanent resident of a Generally Authorized destination on theattached list not also a citizen national permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a Protected Individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).
As an employee of PSEG you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles PSEGs drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing testing for cause and post-incident/accident testing.
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT PHMSA or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.
If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.
PSEG is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment including the hiring process based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race color religion national origin sex age marital status sexual orientation disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
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About Company
Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) is a diversified energy company headquartered in Newark, N.J. Established in 1903, the company has long had a key role in fueling New Jersey's economy and supporting the state's quality of life. Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G) i ... View more