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Modular Power Solutions · 2 days ago

Senior Procurement Category Specialist

McKinney, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Modular Power Solutions (MPS) is a leading electrical contractor with a commitment to community impact and employee ownership. The Senior Procurement Category Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with MPS objectives, focusing on cost efficiency and quality throughout the procurement process.

ElectronicsManufacturing

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of category strategy to achieve financial value-add and improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through detailed analysis of the category portfolio including consolidation of supplier base and spend across all geographical areas. Address key operating priorities including performance management, safety, and compliance

Assess work streams and activities for consolidation opportunities. Assess current and future business processes for best work practice, and/or technological fit based on external market and industry practices

Closely monitor the global supply market with regards to pricing & commodity trends, supplier capacity, supplier news, industry news and new product developments

Aggressively pursue defined Category Management (CM) strategy to ensure competitive advantage for MPS and to position MPS as a market leader and preferred client of our key suppliers

Develop and implement metrics to monitor area of responsibility, identify gaps, and implement action plans to remediate. Understand, assess, and anticipate the internal/external strategic landscape of Supply Chain and how these impact the projects

Proactively challenge current procurement, estimating, and cost tracking practices to drive improved results

Develop and implement innovative solutions to resolve complex issues, while executing advanced organizational readiness change management strategies

Build wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization

Ensure that strategies for assigned categories evolve to adequately address changing market conditions

Assist in negotiating Master Agreements with key suppliers

Perform cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks/KPI's for suppliers and commodities against MPS projects and divisions

Assist in the development and implementation of innovative solutions to resolve complex issues, while executing organizational readiness change management strategies

Maintaining a safety conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices; and performing other responsibilities and duties as assigned

Qualification

Procurement strategiesContract negotiationCategory managementCost analysisProject managementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeChange managementSupplier managementSafety protocolsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsLeadershipCritical thinkingTeam leadershipProblem-solving

Required

5-7 years' experience in a procurement, contract management, project management or related role

Expertise in procurement, estimating, business, and leadership

Demonstrated experience developing procurement category strategies

Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts with vendors

Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams

Demonstrated experience creating project management plans that specify charter, scope, cost estimates, schedule, milestones and target dates, and risk management plans

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Self-motivated, driven to succeed, strong critical thinker, and able to think and communicate in terms of process flow

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Management, Operations or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience