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Duquesne Light Company · 1 week ago

Procurement Category Manager II

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Duquesne Light Company is a leader in providing electric energy with a commitment to innovation and customer service. The Category Manager II is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across various spend categories, particularly focusing on IT and Shared Services, to meet internal stakeholder needs and drive cost efficiencies.

Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Creates, implements, and manages multi-year category sourcing strategies for assigned categories to generate value for the company

Leads cross-functional strategic sourcing teams that include representation from the end user community

Analyzes spend data and identify opportunities to increase spend opportunities with diverse suppliers (including local and regional)

Partners with internal stakeholders to understand current and future business needs, as well as external resource requirements, to create and execute project pipeline

Influences key internal stakeholders to engage sourcing as a key partner to drive cost out of their 3rd party suppliers

Drives a measurable reduction in year over year total cost of ownership for assigned categories

Manages supplier qualification, RFP, supplier selection, contract development, implementation, purchase or blanket orders, compliance, and ongoing supply management processes

Conducts regular reviews of supplier scorecards and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement of suppliers

Leverages e-sourcing and spend analysis tools to drive incremental year over year cost savings

Provides external industry benchmarking to better assess strategy and solutions within procurement

Drives process improvements to create efficiencies in sourcing procedures

Storm role duties as assigned

Qualification

Strategic sourcingContract negotiationSupplier managementERP systemsSpend analysisChange managementAnalytical skillsProject managementCross-functional collaboration