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Manager, Strategic Supply Chain Sourcing
Xcel Energy. Provide sourcing leadership and direction for a group of categories and category management team members .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in category management, supplier relationship management, and sourcing strategies while fostering team development and collaboration across supply chain functions. Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and drive innovation within an inclusive culture.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Category Management ExpertiseSupplier Relationship ManagementContract ManagementTeam LeadershipSupply Chain Strategy Development
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Hard Skills
Category ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementSourcingContract ManagementSupply Chain ManagementRisk MitigationProcess OptimizationMarket AssessmentProject ManagementFinancial Compliance
Soft Skills
CommunicationMentoringCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM)Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Industry Keywords
Supply ChainCategory Management StrategiesSupplier PartnershipInnovationCost Mitigation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide sourcing leadership and direction for a group of categories and category management team members
- Collaborate with business leaders to forecast needs, assess markets, and manage the supply base
- Communicate with executives and serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and Supply Chain executive leadership
- Shape category management strategies
- Lead category and cross-functional teams to drive successful project and category outcomes
- Resolve escalated supplier issues
- Promote innovation and supplier partnership
- Lead highly complex contract negotiations as needed
- Grow organizational talent and build high-performing teams through an inclusive, solution-oriented culture
- Lead the team to promote category management skills, business acumen, and career development
- Connect across Supply Chain to deliver supply continuity, value, innovation, and consistent supplier service
- Mitigate cost, supply, financial, and other risks by ensuring compliance with processes and incorporation of key agreement terms
- Advance category management processes and capabilities
- Collaborate across the team to drive efficiency and maintain strong sourcing practices
- Lead initiatives to optimize and adhere to processes
- Provide expert guidance, oversight, and collaboration to build category and sourcing strategies
- Generate and implement new ideas and processes
- Mentor team members and provide work oversight
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, business, or another related technical/analytical field
- Ten years of combined supply chain and industry experience, including category management, supplier relationship management, sourcing, and contract management expertise
- Minimum of two years of experience directly leading a team or equivalent experience directing workload and developing junior team members
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Driver’s license
- Ability to travel up to 20%
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred
- Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual Incentive Program
- Medical/Pharmacy Plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
- Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit programs
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
- Parental Leave
- Hybrid work model supporting collaboration and flexibility
- Opportunities to grow and expand skills
- Meaningful rewards, recognition, and support