Project/Product Manager - Procurement

Location

Pomona, CA

Onsite Flexibility

Hybrid (Flexible), Monday Friday; 8 AM 5 PM

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Pay Rate: $16.50 $68.13 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday; 8 AM 5 PM
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

Support Strategic Procurement and Category Management for Direct Materials in a major electric utility environment. This role involves managing sourcing strategies across multiple material categories and optimizing procurement processes to achieve purchasing performance metrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and develop sourcing strategies within the procurement organization for various material categories such as poles, distribution and substation apparatus equipment, wire and cable, transformers, MRO supplies, safety equipment, chemicals, and gases
• Conduct competitive request for proposals (RFP) to address short-term and long-term material requirements and achieve the purchasing performance metrics of timely delivery, right quality, and optimum cost
• Lead negotiations to achieve the best value and commercial terms and conditions
• Identify suppliers and create appropriate engagement plans to ensure competitive RFP participation
• Perform data analysis in Microsoft Excel and develop presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint to make data-driven sourcing recommendations
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, analyzing information and making strategic decisions regarding scope, impact, policy, development, and implementation

Required Experience

• Three or more years of experience in supply chain, procurement, and/or contract management
• Three or more years of experience in supply chain, procurement, and/or category management
• Experience using SAP software in a purchasing environment, and utilizing Ariba Sourcing, Contracting, and P2P modules
• Experience with purchasing practices and policies, and knowledge of procurement contracts and standard terms and conditions
• Experience with industry best practices, standards, utility regulations, procedures, and compliance as they relate to purchasing

Required Skills

• Attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office suite of apps (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Data analysis in Microsoft Excel
• Presentation development in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Competitive request for proposal (RFP) development and execution
• Supplier identification and engagement planning
• Negotiation
• Strategic decision-making regarding procurement scope, impact, policy, development, and implementation
• Project management and prioritization of multiple simultaneous projects

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• 7 years of Procurement experience without a BA is also acceptable

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Fund

About the Client

Major California electric utility delivering power to millions. Committed to reliable, clean energy, we serve a vast region spanning central, coastal, and Southern California. We're pioneers in sustainable energy solutions, reducing carbon emissions, and improving air quality. Join our diverse team of problem-solvers and contribute to a greener planet. We power California's future.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number

26-03239

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