Rosendin

• Develop category strategy to achieve financial value-add and improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through detailed analysis of the category portfolio including consolidation of supplier base and spend across all geographical areas. Address key operating priorities including performance management, safety, and compliance.

• Assess work streams and activities for consolidation opportunities. Assess current and future business processes for best work practice, and/or technological fit based on external market and industry practices.

• Closely monitor the global supply market with regards to pricing & commodity trends, supplier capacity, supplier news, industry news and new product developments

• Aggressively pursue defined Category Management (CM) strategy in order to ensure competitive advantage for Rosendin and to position Rosendin as a market leader and preferred client of our key suppliers.

• Develop and implement metrics to monitor area of responsibility, identification of gaps, and implement action plans to remediate. Understand, assess, and anticipate the internal/external strategic landscape of Supply Chain and how these impact the projects.

• Proactively challenge current procurement, estimating, and cost tracking practices to drive improved results

• Develop and implement innovative solutions to resolve complex issues, while executing advanced organizational readiness change management strategies.

• Build wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization

• Ensure that strategies for assigned categories evolve to adequately address changing market conditions

• Negotiate Master Agreements with key suppliers

• Understand, assess, and anticipate the internal/external strategic landscape of Supply Chain and how these impact the projects.

• Perform cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks/KPI’s for suppliers and commodities against Rosendin projects and divisions

• Develop and implement metrics to monitor area of responsibility, identification of gaps, and implement action plans to remediate. Understand, assess, and anticipate the internal/external strategic landscape of Supply Chain and how these impact the projects.

• Develop and implement innovative solutions to resolve complex issues, while executing advanced organizational readiness change management strategies.

• Maintaining a safety conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices; and performing other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:  

• 10+ years’ experience in a procurement, contract management, project management or related role

• Expertise in procurement, estimating, business, and leadership

• Demonstrated experience developing procurement category strategies and negotiation plans. Ability to research market pricing and develop best cost strategies to present to leadership.

• Demonstrated experience developing procurement category strategies.

• Prior experience and/or established subject matter expertise in Category Management in the electrical construction field within areas such as transformers, switchgears, fleet management, lighting, wires and cables and inverters (renewables). 
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts with vendors.

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated experience creating project management plans that specify charter, scope, cost estimates, schedule, milestones and target dates, and risk management plans.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Self-motivated, driven to succeed, strong critical thinker, and able to think and communicate in terms of process flow

WHAT YOU BRING TO US:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Management, Operations or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 

• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Certification or Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) Certification preferred.

TRAVEL:  

• Up to 10% 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning 

• Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite. 

• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions. 

• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. 

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  

YOU Matter – Our Benefits  

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership 

• 401k 

• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement 

• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 

• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance 

• Disability Income Protection Insurance 

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care) 

• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation