Category Manager II (Hybrid)
About The Position
LCRA is seeking a Category Manager II to join our Supply Chain team! This position will be responsible for executing sourcing strategies for materials and services to support our Telecommunications department. As part of this team, you will work collaboratively with stakeholders to understand business objectives and implement category strategies that optimize value for LCRA. Our ideal candidate will be an experienced procurement professional with strong negotiation skills and a strategic mindset. If you have this type of experience and skills, we are interested in hearing from you!
Requirements
- Six or more years of experience in procurement, vendor management or project management or other relevant experience.
- A degree(s) in business, supply management, finance, economics or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience procuring goods, commodities and services using a strategic sourcing process
- Experience identifying and deploying a category strategy
- Experience independently drafting, negotiating and executing purchase contracts
- Experience leveraging and improving supplier performance
- Experience developing and managing stakeholder relationships
- Understanding of materials planning, inventory management and logistics
Responsibilities
- Applies market analysis and industry intelligence to implement category strategies to drive value and quality for LCRA.
- Drafts, negotiates and administers purchase contracts that capture cost savings, mitigate risk and satisfy compliance with LCRA policies and applicable statutes.
- Builds, maintains and leverages supplier relationships to create a competitive purchasing advantage for LCRA.
- Develops key stakeholder relationships to ensure category strategy alignment with overall procurement and business objectives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
- Extensive learning & development programs
- And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
