Sedaa corp · 4 months ago
IT Procurement Manager or Expert Category Leader
Oakland - Hybrid, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $173K/yr
8+ years expSedaa Corp is a leading company in the utilities sector, and they are seeking an IT Procurement Manager to drive their procurement strategies. The role involves developing strategic sourcing strategies, overseeing contract spend, and managing supplier relationships to optimize procurement processes.
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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 PG&E and its suppliers
Establishes service level agreements to hold suppliers accountable for performance
Approves purchase orders and contracts from $500,000 to $10 million
Directly supervises Sourcing Supervisors, Category Leaders and Sourcing Specialists
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's 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
Preferred
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
8 years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in the utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors
Experience sourcing in Consulting / Professional Services, Construction / Related Services, or Materials
Proven ability to lead high-value negotiations, develop contract structures, and drive favorable outcomes
Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging spend analytics, cost modeling, and digital procurement tools to optimize category strategies
Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Competency in developing strategic supplier partnerships, managing performance scorecards, and fostering supplier-driven innovation
Competency in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, operations leaders, and legal teams, to align procurement strategies with business priorities
Competency in building and leading strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
Competency in applying project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level
Knowledge of database and information systems – e.g., ARIBA, SAP, etc. – as needed to perform at the job level
Competency in leading cross-functional teams and to drive projects of medium complexity
Strong written and verbal skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Master's Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
LSS-Lean Six Sigma Certification
PMP-Project Management Professional certification
ISM-Institute for Supply Management CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management certification, or similar certification(s)
Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Professional certification such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
Experience with the large-scale procurement initiatives
Knowledge of Utility industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements
Experience with data analytics and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL)
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change
Proficiency in procurement software and tools (e.g., SQL, SAP Ariba)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional projects and teams
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Company
Sedaa corp
We prepare our clients to successfully lead business transition/ transformation through: customized people and team performance solutions that build employee capability a unique blend of consultative and hands-on organization and operation solutions that build capacity
51-200 employees
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Funding
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Daryoush Langari
CFO
Recent News
2025-06-19
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