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Job DescriptionENERGY FOR WHAT’S AHEADAre you looking to make a difference in your career? We’re working on smarter grids, cleaner energy and tools to help people manage energy more efficiently.About You…You are a self-starter who enjoys problem solving and developing innovative solutions that tap into your creativity and knowledge. You are seeking a role that will provide you the opportunity for continuous learning and working for a company that will expose you to cutting-edge technologies as much as time-tested methodologies. If this describes you, this key role in our Edison Material Supply organization may be of interest to you.About Operational Services (OS)SCE’s Operational Services (OS) team impacts the success of every area of our company. We embrace the responsibility to keep our employees, facilities and the public safe. Our supply management department is a trusted partner in maintaining robust transmission and distribution systems and our work helps SCE sustain a safe, reliable, affordable and clean energy grid. Operational and service excellence are our main objectives in everything we do.About the Job…As a Category Manager for Southern California Edison you will partner with clients and contractors to ensure Edison receives the highest value from it’s over $4.5 Billion in annual spend. It’s challenging but rewarding work.Your interpersonal and analytical skills will be fully exercised as you manage a variety of spend categories with a focus on achieving the best value for our rate-payers and our shareholders through cost savings, compliance and risk mitigation. Responsibilities include conducting RFPs, developing category strategies, monitoring contractor performance, participating in cross functional project teams, and advising clients on their business strategies.You will be joining a sincerely appreciated procurement team that supports Edison’s Generation group. This group is responsible for producing approximately 5,000 megawatts of electricity powering Southern California homes and businesses.While your primary location will be at our main campus in Rosemead, CA, the position will also take you from the heights of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the shores of Catalina Island. The areas and facilities you’ll support will include: Over 30 Hydroelectric generating stations, dams, reservoirs and forebays Over 100 miles of tunnels, penstocks, flumes, and flowlines Large Frame natural gas generating units Peaker generation plants including hybrid battery/gas turbines Water, electric generation and gas facilities on Catalina Island Solar Photovoltaic generation sites across Southern CaliforniaThis position may also support additional Edison workgroups, depending on future demand.Your primary desk will be at our main campus in Rosemead, CA, but you will support all 50,000 square miles of Edison’s territory and there is a possibility for you to co-locate with your client groups at any one of the many field locations within this territory.This position may also require you to support additional Edison workgroups, depending on future demand.Your typical day-to-day accountabilities include… Development and implementation of category strategies and business processes to meet client, department, and organizational objectives. Leading competitive solicitations including jobwalks, bid evaluation, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract development to cultivate value and ensure appropriate risk mitigation. Understanding and applying business tools (financial, logistical, commercial, risk, and cost analysis) to attain desired results. Acting as liaison between the Edison operating unit and its suppliers to execute work efficiently. Implementing and monitoring supplier performance goals related to cost, quality, and service. Occasional driving to hydroelectric facilities around California (e.g. Shaver Lake, Redlands or Kern River). Partnering with your suppliers to ensure adherence to Edison’s SupplierDiversity goals. Maintaining a safety conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices; and perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned. Crafting inventive buying strategies that expand the value you provide to our ratepayers and the company. Following the Edison values of Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Respect, Continuous Improvement and Teamwork.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications you need… Seven (7) years of experience working with large contracts in a procurement or project management function. Experience with the preparation and execution of contracts as well as performing post-award administration (e.g. negotiating, issuing change orders, contract closeouts, etc…) Persuasive and effective communications (oral and written), with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, vendors, suppliers and staff across all levels within SCE. Three (3) years of analytical experience, spend analysis and ability to navigate Excel, and other Business Intelligence/ Analytical tools. Strong strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to turn raw data into actionable insights and direction. Also, the ability to present your ideas effectively.Other desired skills and qualifications that will set you up for success … Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain or related field. Experience working with large contracts (negotiating $100M+ in annual contract spend budget, ranging on average from $250K to $60M for individual contracts) in a procurement or project management function. Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. Proficiency in performing transactions in our SAP business platform, including Ariba Sourcing Pro and Ariba Contracts Pro. Negotiation and authoring of complex service contracts including EPC and Long Term Service Agreements. Experience leading the competitive proposal process (RFx). Experience with procurement contracts and standard terms and conditions. Experience with service related contracts including fixed price, fixed unit price, time and material contracts. Experience managing multiple projects and clients simultaneously. Ability to apply principles of financial analysis. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including oral presentations, group facilitation and negotiations. Excellent analytical skills with an established ability to scrutinize complex data to make decisions and clearly support those decisions with objective rationale. Effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation.You should know… Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as employees for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship. Relocation does not apply to this position. The primary work location for this position is Rosemead, CA. There is a possibility for you to co-locate with your client groups at any one of the many field locations within this territory, including either: Pomona, Santa Ana, or Westminster sites. We offer a fantastic Total Rewards Package that includes things like a wide selection of health plans, preventative health reimbursement, 401(k) savings plan with company match and automatic company contributions, tuition reimbursement, professional development, volunteer programs, employee assistance program, electric service discount, and many more perks.Why Edison?The people here at Edison don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We are fueling the kind of innovation that is changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. You’ll have a chance to grow your career and make a difference in the world.SCE serves a population of approximately 15 million via 5 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central, Coastal and Southern California. As a company, we have big dreams and we know nothing big is ever accomplished alone. Join one of the nation’s leading electric utilities in making sure California, and all of us who live here, shine bright.At SCE we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.
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