Category Manager I

Peak Performers has partnered with a national utilities company to assist in their search for a hybrid Category Manager I in Allentown, PA or Louisville, KY . In this contract position, you will be responsible for managing the supply chain for a wide variety of corporate requirements and issue contractual commitments with an estimated value of up to $100 million per year.

Major duties

• Develop negotiation strategies and company positions on complex (multi-million dollar) contracts, work with Office of General Counsel to identify and incorporate appropriate levels of commercial protection, and conduct negotiations to achieve the optimal business results for the company.
• Perform market analysis and financial analysis to determine business risk associated with a supplier or contract.
• Mitigate risk as necessary by using hedges for foreign currency, pursuing performance and payment bonds, or obtaining parental guarantees.
• Analyze and develop company position on claims and disputes and subsequently consult with senior management to resolve/negotiate claims and disputes associated with complex procurements.
• Manage the supply chain process from specification/definition of need through contract administration and investment recovery.
• Evaluate sources of supply and develop optimal pricing methodology, warranty, and product/service performance requirements.
• Determine and utilize the most strategic supply chain model to acquire the necessary products and services at the maximum level of savings.
• Identify new sources of supply and potentially acceptable new products/technologies.
• Establish/maintain professional relationships with suppliers/partners based on the highest ethical business practices as set forth in the Standards of Integrity and Supply Chain Policies.
• Support complex capital projects (such as software, Software as a Service, Hardware or Services) by working with the project management team to develop the contracting strategy, project plan, identify required resources, acquire necessary products and services, and manage contract performance.
• Be the corporate expert for assigned category, and know the market drivers, supplier base, emerging technologies, regulatory factors, category spend by supplier, inventory, supplier, and fill rate performance.
• Acts as primary liaison to suppliers within assigned category.
  
  

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related field or 5 years related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of logistics, materials, or services buying experience.
• Supply Chain and market knowledge of products, equipment, and services.
• Basic knowledge of business law, commercial terms and conditions, and related legal issues.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (C.P.S.M). or other Supply Chain Certification preferred.
• Background in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement models preferred.
• Strong customer service focus supporting an operating company, with ability to build credibility with internal clients and external suppliers preferred.
  
  

Exciting Opportunity Details

• Rate: $37.85/hour
• W2 Contract
• Worksite Location:Allentown, PA or Louisville, KY
• Hybrid (3 days a week in office)
• Contract Length: 1 Year
  
  

The Peak Performers difference

• Excellent medical health, dental & vision insurance at 60 days
• Our employees may choose to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan
• Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement
• We pay weekly through direct deposit
• In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements
  
  

All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.

Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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