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Category Manager managing strategic development of product range in large appliances. Leading team and fostering supplier relationships to ensure competitive offerings.
About the role
- Sourcing Specialist responsible for managing sourcing processes while nurturing supplier relationships at Duke Energy. Seeking strategic mindset to enhance category management and drive value for services worth $80M annually.
Responsibilities
- Execute the sourcing process for assigned business areas
- Implement policies and procedures
- Manage request for proposals and bidding processes
- Establish and nurture relationships with key suppliers
- Achieve best contractual conditions
- Solve complex problems with supervision
- Conduct dealings with integrity and regard for regulations
- Enhance category management through strategic analysis
- Identify and anticipate Business Unit demand and needs
- Ensure alignment with internal SME parties
- Develop enterprise and regional sourcing strategies
- Lead competitive bidding processes
- Negotiate strategic contracts
- Ensure contract terms are met and monitored
- Manage post award supplier activities
- Mentor and assist in development of sourcing personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years minimum related work experience
- In lieu of Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related work experience; High School Degree/GED AND six (6) years of related work experience
- Previous sourcing experience
- Previous experience supporting Transmission and Distribution Construction activities
- C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) certification, or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
- Demonstrated negotiation, problem solving, analytical and leadership skills
- Experience with RFP/RFI systems and processes
- A natural time manager with the ability to manage a robust workload and pay attention to detail
- Outstanding planning/organization skills
- Problem-solving/analytical skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Negotiating skills
- Contract management skills
- Project management skills
- Statistical and analytical skills
- Demonstrated interpersonal and team building skills.
Benefits
- friendly work environment
- opportunities for growth and development
- recognition for your work
- competitive pay and benefits
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