Director, ESD and Major Projects Procurement

Requisition ID # 166377 

Job Category: Procurement / Supply Chain 

Job Level: Director/Chief

Business Unit: Engineering, Planning & Strategy

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

 

 

Department Overview

 

The Procurement organization is the functional lead for the procurement of materials and services at Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The department collaborates with internal clients and suppliers managing more than $12 billion of company spend annually to develop mutually beneficial total value solutions for goods and services. The department provides the following services to internal clients: procurement of goods and services, strategic sourcing and cost savings, category management, supplier relationship management, execution and outreach, compliance management, ongoing procurement field support and management of the source to pay cycle. 

 

 

Position Summary

 

The Director of ESD (Enterprise Service Delivery) and Major Projects Procurement is responsible for defining, leading, and executing innovative contract management and procurement strategies that support PG&E’s major capital projects (total installed cost of $25M or more) after contract award. The Director drives the development, integration, and continuous improvement of comprehensive contract management and procurement programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and industry best practices. They oversee the creation and optimization of policies, procedures, and business planning processes to strengthen compliance, efficiency, and agility across all major projects procurement operations. In partnership with executive leadership and cross-functional teams in ESD and Corporate Services, they establish unified processes, robust reporting mechanisms, and technology solutions that promote data-driven decision-making and performance transparency. By providing strategic governance, enhancing system integration, and fostering strong internal partnerships, this leader ensures the delivery of sustainable value, competitive advantage, and world-class procurement capabilities across the organization.

 

In addition, the Director will be responsible for building and leading a team of 5–6 direct reports dedicated to interfacing with business units. They will oversee team staffing, including engaging contractors when needed.

 

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location at OGO, in Oakland, California.

 

 

Reporting Relationship

 

The Director, ESD & Corporate Services Procurement will report to the Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing Construction.

 

 

Job Responsibilities

 

• Contract Management Strategy: Develop and implement overall contract management strategies for major capital projects. This includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts with internal clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to minimize risk and maximize project value.

   

• Ongoing Contract Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle. This involves managing and resolving disputes, claims, and change orders in a timely and effective manner to protect PG&E’s interests. Ensure strict adherence to all contract terms, conditions, and legal requirements. Prepare and present detailed reports on contract status, performance, and key metrics to senior management and project stakeholders.

 

• Procurement Strategy: Coordinate and integrate strategic planning and annual operating plans by overseeing goal setting, business planning, and performance metrics to ensure that departmental strategies deliver measurable value in supplier cost savings, warehouse operations, safety, compliance, and risk mitigation. Partner with key internal stakeholders, particularly in the Major Projects business unit, to develop and manage demand and contract plans and execute program management for key procurement initiatives—including Customer Procurement Plans, Supplier Performance Scorecards, and Savings Funnel Reports. Validate supplier cost savings by coordinating reviews and obtaining approvals and develop financial reports to ensure that savings result in bottom-line improvements.

   

• Procurement Support: Provide supplier spend and market cost analysis, develop cost modeling, and create value propositions and business cases to drive savings across the ente