What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemicals Category Manager position at ALLY Energy?
Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.
The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.
Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)
Will manage end-to-end contracting process (including RFI/RFQ/RFP’s) for assigned customers, facilitate cross functional team leadership with appropriate departmental managers and conduct value opportunity analysis of spend portfolio and presents findings to departmental customers. Also responsible for collaborating with suppliers to assess emerging opportunities and new market developments, evaluating all contractual relationships to identify savings and new potential opportunities, reviews and manages supplier performance requirements as established in contracts. Will Implement the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program across portfolio, follow Sourcing Methodology when implementing Sourcing Events and lead contract negotiations and supplier selection process for responsible assigned spend categories and suppliers.
Job Scope and Span of Control
The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.
Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)
Will manage end-to-end contracting process (including RFI/RFQ/RFP’s) for assigned customers, facilitate cross functional team leadership with appropriate departmental managers and conduct value opportunity analysis of spend portfolio and presents findings to departmental customers. Also responsible for collaborating with suppliers to assess emerging opportunities and new market developments, evaluating all contractual relationships to identify savings and new potential opportunities, reviews and manages supplier performance requirements as established in contracts. Will Implement the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program across portfolio, follow Sourcing Methodology when implementing Sourcing Events and lead contract negotiations and supplier selection process for responsible assigned spend categories and suppliers.
Job Scope and Span of Control
- Accomplishes work through others. Manages single function or portion of a department with an operational focus.
- Proactively involves end-user customers in contracting process including contract start-up.
- Manages employees performing related duties including full human resources, cost and budgetary accountabilities.
- Ensure current and continued compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.
- Decisions typically related to resources, project approach, and tactical operations.
- Results have significant impact on costs and the achievement of function objectives or project-based goals.
- Makes decisions for large-scale projects, a closely related set of projects and initiatives involving own and possibly related functional areas.
- Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines tactical approach, resources, schedules and goals.
- Works within general guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge to solve moderately complex problems for a function.
- Manages a single function or portion of a department. Regularly manages large-scale projects/activities or a very closely related set of projects/activities.
- Responsible for performance reviews, promotional decisions, and pay actions for support and professional levels.
- Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor's degree in business or management.
- Previous work leadership or senior level contributor experience.
- Typically requires minimum of 10 years in area of specialization, Five (5) years of progressive managerial experience in supply chain with at least three years leading sourcing and contracting teams
- Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
- Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.
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