Category Management Specialist
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We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Job Summary
Performs TCO analyses and supports execution of TCO savings initiatives. Supports development of strategic plans for assigned spend categories. Engages proactively with Business Unit customers on strategic sourcing goals, category strategies, initiatives, and savings targets. Participates in formulating sourcing strategies and supports the development of negotiation strategies. Leads and executes savings initiatives. Communicates initiative updates and savings targets to Supply Chain leaders. Analyzes relevant markets and assess cost impacts of market events for assigned spend categories. Maintains supplier lists for assigned spend categories and builds partnerships with strategic suppliers. Works with suppliers and BU users to resolve implementations issues associated with assigned categories. Travels up to 1 week per month, as needed, to meet with Business Unit customers and suppliers.
Develops and maintains category strategies, sourcing roadmaps, and implementation plans aligned with Business Unit objectives. Monitors supplier performance, contract compliance, service levels, and key performance indicators (KPIs) and works with suppliers to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities. Proactively engages Business Unit customers and cross-functional stakeholders to align strategic sourcing goals, category strategies, sourcing initiatives, and value targets with business objectives. Participates in the development of sourcing strategies and leads or supports competitive sourcing events, supplier evaluations, negotiation strategies, and contract development.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
5-6+ years of related experience.
- Exposure to customer business processes and objectives.
- Basic understanding of business cost drivers.
- General knowledge of assigned categories such as integrated supplies, inventory and materials.
- Excellent communications skills that allow clear articulation of business cases and development of effective presentations.
- Analytic toolset that will support the creation of financial targets, spend analysis, building of TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) models, and capture of TCO data.
- Ability to develop detailed project plans and to provide project reporting.
- Ability to support the development of a structured negotiation strategy, under the guidance of the Category Management Consultant.
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Bachelor
Preferred Disciplines: Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
No Testing Required
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What You'll Get
Starting Hourly Rate:
$90900
At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.
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