Pacific Gas and Electric Company · 19 hours ago
Category Leader, Expert
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$126K/yr - $179K/yr
6+ years expPacific Gas and Electric Company is a leading utility provider in the nation, and they are seeking a Category Lead to optimize sourcing and procurement strategies. This role involves strategic category planning, supplier negotiations, and contract management to drive value and sustainability across the supply chain.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Acts as subject matter expert for particular categories or services
Develops and implements category plans and sourcing strategies for medium complexity categories that optimize cost, mitigate risk, and ensure supply continuity
Leads competitive bidding processes including RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations to secure best-value agreements
Negotiates, drafts, and manages contracts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards
Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with category suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews, fostering collaboration on innovation and continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with the company’s safety, reliability, and sustainability goals
Partners with and influences cross-functional stakeholders and teams in developing sourcing and negotiation strategies for medium complexity spend categories
Maintains awareness of industry and market trends, supplier landscapes, and regulatory changes to drive informed decision-making and strategic sourcing initiatives
Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
6 years of experience in sourcing
Preferred
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)
Benefits
PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs
Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (42)
2024 (32)
2023 (14)
2022 (22)
2021 (16)
2020 (18)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$30.29BKey Investors
DOE Loan Programs OfficeUS Department of Energy
2024-12-17Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2024-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $2.35B
2024-09-24Grant· $34.5M
Leadership Team
Patricia Poppe
Chief Executive Officer, PG&E Corporation
Sumeet Singh
Chief Executive Officer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company and EVP, Energy Delivery
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