What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager II position at LCRA?
Looking for a company that values excellence, teamwork, and creativity? If you have a passion for being part of a community dedicated to improving the quality of life for central Texans, then LCRA may be the right fit for you! We are currently hiring a Category Manager II to join our supply chain team! In this role, you will be responsible for purchasing services and materials, developing sourcing strategies, maintaining supplier relationships, ensuring contract compliance, and collaborating with key individuals across LCRA. Our ideal candidate will strive for excellence in all areas while exemplifying LCRA’s values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity, and focusing on safety. Join LCRA today and be part of a world-class team that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of central Texans and the communities we serve.
You Will Be Trusted To
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
You Will Be Trusted To
- Identify and execute sourcing strategies across assigned categories of spend for materials and services that drive value and quality for the overall LCRA Supply Chain.
- Initiate and leverage supplier relationships of moderate complexity to achieve optimal value, ensure delivery of contractual obligations and fulfill the strategic objectives of LCRA.
- Drive supplier performance and improvement through the application of contract administration tools, supplier review meetings, metrics reporting and supplier improvement programs.
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with key stakeholders. Maintains continual dialogue with stakeholders to sufficiently anticipate needs.
- Perform continual market analysis and industry intelligence research.
- Six or more years of experience in procurement, vendor management or project management or other relevant experience.
- A degree(s) in business, supply management, finance, economics or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Experience procuring goods, commodities or services using a strategic sourcing process
- Experience identifying and deploying a category strategy
- Experience independently drafting, negotiating and executing purchase contracts
- Experience leveraging and improving supplier performance
- Experience developing and managing stakeholder relationships
- Experience with benefits and staffing service categories
- Knowledge of materials planning, inventory management and logistics
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
- Extensive learning & development programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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