Director, IT Procurement

Requisition ID # 165172 

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 annual company spend 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, supplier diversity planning, execution and outreach, compliance management, ongoing procurement field support and management of the source to pay cycle.

 

 

Position Summary

 

The Director, IT Procurement is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic sourcing and procurement of all IT spend categories within the organization. This role involves developing and executing category management strategies, leading a team of category managers, and ensuring the organization achieves optimal value from its IT procurement activities.

 

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work headquarters in Oakland.

 

 

Reporting Relationship

 

This position reports to the Senior Director, Indirect & Corporate Services Strategic Sourcing.

 

 

Job Responsibilities

 

• Oversees the IT Portfolio and respective category management strategies
• Lead and mentor a team of IT category managers, overseeing strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and financial performance to drive business value and operational efficiency.
• Establishes and maintains effective partnerships with LOBS aimed at identifying and understanding the needs of the business obtain their feedback on the quality and costs of such services.
• Reviews and evaluates current business practices and identify areas of opportunity for improvement, including standardization, driving efficiency across the entire procurement process, focusing on spend reduction and service optimization.
• Identifies of organizational, operational, market and business process drivers based on ongoing monitoring of trends, conditions and other key performance indicators.
• Develops and executes short and long-term plans within the resource requirements and budget to meet department goals and objectives including cost savings, customer service, employee engagement, supplier diversity, green procurement and safety.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards to promote cost-effective performance of all IT sourcing functions and associated planning, management, and operating activities.

 

 

Leadership Qualities

 

PG&E expects its leaders to conduct themselves with the highest ethics and integrity and to embody specific leadership qualities.