Category Management Specialist

Title: Category Management Specialist

Location: glen allen United States

Job Description:

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

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

Performs TCO analyses, and supports execution of TCO savings initiatives. Supports development of strategic plans for assigned spend categories. Engages proactively with Business Unit customers on strategic sourcing goals, category strategies, initiatives, and savings targets. Participates in formulating sourcing strategies, and supports the development of negotiation strategies. Leads and executes savings initiatives. Communicates initiative updates and savings targets to Supply Chain leaders. 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. Works with suppliers and BU users to resolve implementations issues associated with assigned categories. Travels up to 1 week per month, as needed, to meet with Business Unit customers and suppliers.

The successful candidate will sit at one of the following locations: Innsbrook, VA; Cayce, SC; or Jenkinsville, SC. Relocation will not be provided. 

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; steam turbine and construction and demolition. 
• 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, under the guidance of the Category Management Consultant. 

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: SupplyChin, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel Up to 25%

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.  

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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