Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Duquesne Light Company
Job overview
The Category Manager IV at Duquesne Light Company leads strategic sourcing and category management to optimize procurement of materials and services, impacting cost efficiency and supplier diversity.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing multi-year sourcing strategies, leading cross-functional teams, managing RFP processes, supplier qualification, contract development, and driving cost reductions and continuous supplier improvements.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Finance with 5+ years sourcing experience; preferred skills include advanced contract negotiation, strategic sourcing, project management, and ERP system knowledge, especially Maximo.
Work environment and culture
Duquesne Light Company fosters an inclusive culture valuing diversity and collaboration, emphasizing innovation and equal opportunity in a hybrid work environment based in Pittsburgh.
Company information
Duquesne Light Company is a leading electric energy provider in southwestern Pennsylvania with a history of innovation and superior customer service, serving over half a million customers.
Job location and travel
Hybrid position based in Pittsburgh, PA with occasional travel under 10% to service facilities and job sites.
Unique job features
The role includes opportunities to influence supplier diversity spend and utilize advanced e-sourcing and spend analysis tools, with a focus on strategic, long-term category management.
Company overview
Duquesne Light Company is a Pittsburgh-based electric utility that provides power to over 600,000 customers in Allegheny and Beaver counties. The company generates revenue primarily through the distribution and transmission of electricity, ensuring reliable service and infrastructure maintenance. Established in 1912, Duquesne Light has a long history of innovation and commitment to sustainability, including investments in smart grid technology and renewable energy sources. The company is known for its community involvement and efforts to enhance energy efficiency for its customers.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and cross-functional team leadership, emphasizing your ability to develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies that drive cost savings.
Emphasize skills in contract negotiation, supplier management, and use of e-sourcing and spend analysis tools, along with any experience increasing supplier diversity and working with ERP systems like Maximo.
Apply through multiple platforms including Duquesne Light Company's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of success.
Connect with procurement and sourcing professionals within Duquesne Light Company on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent company initiatives in supplier diversity or asking about the impact of their sourcing strategies on operational efficiency.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'strategic sourcing,' 'category management,' 'supplier diversity,' 'contract negotiation,' and 'Maximo ERP' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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