Oncor Electric Delivery · 9 hours ago
Senior Category Manager
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $130K/yr
10+ years expOncor Electric Delivery Company LLC is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business headquartered in Dallas. The Senior Category Manager will manage complex procurement transactions, lead sourcing initiatives, and drive process improvements while training junior team members.
Electrical DistributionEnergy
Responsibilities
Performs all essential functions and aspects of the job including any other specific job requirements
Manage procurement transactions related to the acquisition of equipment, materials, goods, supplies, and services, which may be highly complex in nature
Manage end-to-end supplier sourcing process for the acquisition of products and services for Tier 2 suppliers and Tier 3 suppliers. These responsibilities include development of Request for Proposals (RFP), pre-bid conferences, response evaluation and scoring, reverse auctions, and supplier negotiations
Participate on Strategic Sourcing initiatives (sourcing of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers) and cross-functional teams as the senior Procurement lead on the initiative
Lead contract development and execution process for agreements, which may be complex in nature, including: terms and conditions, performance measures, insurance requirements, and managing appropriate internal stakeholder reviews for contract execution, such as business owners, Legal, Internal Audit, and SOX
Track upcoming contract expirations, communicate status to Buyers and contract owners, and take required actions prior to contracts expiring
Monitor actual spend versus contract funding limit, communicate status to Buyers and contract owners, and take required actions prior to actual costs exceeding funding level
Manage moderately-complex contract compliance (pricing, insurance coverage, performance management, etc..), for Tier 1, Tier 2, and/or Tier 3 suppliers, including management of change control activities
Review and respond to open supplier inquiries forwarded by Associate Buyer and ensure responses provided within service level
Manage supplier relationships for Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers
Manage electronic filing of purchase order contract file documentation accordingly to documentation standards, including scanning of file documentation
Review/audit contract files to ensure documentation is accurate and complete
Lead process reviews and reengineer Procurement processes to deliver high quality, efficient, and cost-effective solutions
Review procurement system buyer activities on a weekly basis, take required actions to meet performance measures, and report on performance in monthly Procurement meetings
Support and promote Oncor’s supplier diversity program
Initiate, develop, and mentor diverse suppliers
Incorporate safety into daily work ethic and day-to-day processes
Provide training and mentorship to junior Procurement team members
Develop and maintain product, industry, and market knowledge
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent AND 10+ years of related work experience required
Will consider applicants with Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related fields of study and 6+ years of related work experience in the utility industry OR a Master's Degree and 4+ years of related work experience in the utility industry in lieu of above criteria
Strong business knowledge and understanding of sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationship management processes
Experience in designing and reengineering Procurement processes
General experience in basic project management and training people
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experienced in managing the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for initiatives of intermediate to advanced level of complexity
Solid skills in supplier performance management
Intermediate to advanced application skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to build agreement and positively influence team outcomes
Ability to work with and manage confidential information
Ability to negotiate and persuade others
Preferred
Applicants with Certification or Professional Credentials in Procurement or Supply chain highly encouraged to apply
Benefits
Annual incentive program.
Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
401k match with student debt program.
Cash balance pension plan.
Adoption Assistance.
Mental health resources.
Employee resource groups.
Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.
Company
Oncor Electric Delivery
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity distribution and transmission business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (3)
2023 (1)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$500M2024-02-21Debt Financing· $500M
2017-08-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Allen Nye
Chief Executive Officer
Don Clevenger
Chief Financial Officer
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