Category Management Specialist

Category Management Specialist

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We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will proactively engage in cross-functional, enterprise-wide, savings initiatives with Business Unit customers on strategic sourcing goals, category strategies, initiatives, and savings targets. Participate in formulating sourcing strategies and supports the development of negotiation strategies. Lead and execute savings initiatives. Support the entire procurement lifecycle of category initiatives from strategy development to final purchase.

Analyzes relevant markets, and assess cost impacts of market events, for assigned spend categories. Maintains supplier lists for assigned spend categories and builds partnerships with strategic suppliers. Maintains relationships with Business Unit and supplier senior executives. Supports the development and evaluation of complex competitive bids. Leads pricing, terms and conditions, and compliance negotiations with suppliers related to category initiatives. (Collaborate with stakeholders to provide crucial insights into Demand and Forecast, Finance, Operational Requirements, and Quality to ensure those category strategies are tightly linked with company requirements and goals.)

This individual’s role will include but is not limited to:

• Setting meaningful category savings targets and deliver savings results by implementing procurement strategies based on TCO analysis and innovation.

• Perform category management of assigned areas such as MRO items, distribution and transmission materials.

• Develop, build and present strategic plans and dashboards for assigned spend categories.

• Develop PowerBI Dashboards for interactive cost management for assigned categories.

• Frequent Business Unit Executive updates on cost analysis and budget impact strategies.

• Proactively engage and collaborate with Business Unit customers on strategic business goals, category strategies, initiatives, and budget impact targets.

• Lead the formulation of category strategies and negotiation of key terms for highly complex sourcing events.

• Develop and Lead charter initiatives for process improvements and budget impact opportunities.

• Lead cross-functional, enterprise-wide savings initiatives.

• Effectively communicate initiative updates and savings targets across the organization.

• Analyze relevant markets and assess cost impacts of market events for assigned categories.

• Maintain supplier lists for assigned categories and build partnerships with strategic suppliers.

• Maintain relationship with supplier senior executives.

• Travel as needed to meet with Business Unit customers and suppliers (expected travel up to 1 week per month).

• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

5-6+ years of related experience.

• Exposure to customer business processes and objectives.

• Basic understanding of business cost drivers.

• General knowledge of assigned categories such as vegetation management and battery storage systems.

• Excellent communications skills that allow clear articulation of business cases and development of effective presentations.

• Analytic toolset that will support the creation of financial targets, spend analysis, building of TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) models, and capture of TCO data.

• Ability to develop detailed project plans and to provide project reporting.

• Ability to support the development of a structured negotiation strategy, utilizing the guidance and feedback of Category Management Consultants.

• Experience with SAP, preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel (Pivot Tables), and Copilot, preferred.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred Disciplines: Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

What You'll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

$90900 - $118100

The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here:

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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