Category Manager (New Gas Generation)
Core
Develop and implement Ameren-wide sourcing strategies for assigned categories of approximately $2.5 Billion in annual spend to leverage the supply base, ensure continuity, and maximize cost savings.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and cost models for materials and equipment portfolios.
Domain
Energy (Electric Utility) / Strategic Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, spend analysis, supplier assessment and rationalization, make vs. buy analysis, should cost modeling, risk mitigation, cross-functional team leadership, market intelligence interpretation, project execution.
Preferred skills
MBA or Doctorate, SCMP or CPSM certification, experience with new combined cycle gas generation projects, Oracle Purchasing systems proficiency.
Technologies
Oracle Purchasing, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Represent Procurement to business units to implement sourcing strategies; lead negotiation and completion of contracts with suppliers; analyze and segment spend across business segments; build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers; lead cross-functional teams in developing category strategies; maintain demand profiles and external market intelligence; execute sourcing strategies from proposal development to contract execution.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership