Category Lead I

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Category Lead I

The candidate under guidance, negotiates sourcing agreements and acquisition terms with an understanding of contract risk; drafts agreement terms that ensure business needs and compliance are met while accurately reflecting the arrangement between the parties. Negotiates favorable economic value with a “total cost” perspective, and tracks and reports cost savings and avoidance; evaluates financial proposals, brings to manager’s attention sources with poor financial performance. Supports in the development of a risk analysis matrix for moderate and high-risk arrangements and presents cases for, and documents business decisions. Identifies strategic vendors, and assists in the development of a continuity-of-business plan with alternate sources of supply. Identifies, and aids in the selection of, sources of supply. Monitors vendor performance; engages with strategic vendors by developing collaborative relationships and under guidance works to align EPRI-vendor objectives; conducts a routine review of the account/relationship. With guidance, works to (1) identify opportunities for consolidation of supply base, and (2) identify RFX opportunities; with a manager or designee support, (a) conducts RFX events and ensures objective, documented contract awards, and (b) formulates business cases with objective information/data. Resolves vendor non-compliance brings to the manager’s attention cases requiring dispute resolution and performs agreement cancellations and terminations unrelated to performance issues. Keeps updated on trends in industries related to assigned category, and remains informed about developments in other parts of the organization that have impact on acquisitions/procurement. Surveys market conditions; identifies, makes recommendations and aids in the selection of, the best sources of supply. With guidance, develops category acquisition strategies, monitors, and reports progress. Helps manage the organizational change that results from the implementation of category-based acquisition strategies. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with internal clients and stakeholders, is aware of category budgets, client needs and departmental strategies, understands overall company objectives (raises conflicting objectives to the attention of manager); reviews acquisition scopes for value and compliance. Develops ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency to add value for stakeholders and the Sourcing Team. Participates in special projects and assumes other duties which may be assigned to support the department as designated by the Manager of Sourcing and Procurement and/or the Director of the Sourcing Team.

Additional Information

Requisition id: REQ-2311. Send CV and cover letter.

Company info

Electric Power Research Institute
1300 Harris Blvd PO Box 217097
Charlotte
North Carolina
United States 28221
Website : http://www.epri.com