Xcel Energy is seeking a Category Manager - IT Services to develop and coordinate category sourcing strategies, collaborate with business stakeholders, and manage supplier performance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field and three years of supply chain experience.
Requirements
- Support Category Managers in developing category strategy
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to align business demands with category strategy
- Perform analysis of contracts, supply & demand, market and commodity trends
- Monitor industry information, trends, and supplier risk profiles
- Support development and execution of sourcing events
- Lead tier II and support Category Managers in tier 1 supplier performance and relationship management
- Develop plans with suppliers to support business goals and strategies
- Support development of supplier scorecards and monitor performance
- Support the resolution of disputes with suppliers
- Develop effective skills for managing complex supplier relationships and continuous improvement efforts
- Support Category Managers in developing and conducting strategic contract negotiations
- Ensure compliance with supplier safety, risk assessments, and other supplier programs
- Support development of risk management strategies
- In conjunction with Legal and Security, administer all category contract agreements
- Interact and maintain relationships with partners to integrate sourcing and business project plans
- Support change management efforts
- Attend meetings across the region
- Travel up to 10% required
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Program
- Medical/Pharmacy Plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Health Care Reimbursement Account
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Limited-Purpose FSA
- Transportation Reimbursement Account
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Center Reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit programs
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
- Parental Leave
