Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Principal Manager, Procurement Transformation at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll support Procurement and their efforts to mature our processes and practices system wide, including strategy, process, continuous improvement and sustainability in the new future state of the Procurement organization.

As our Principal Manager, Procurement Transformation, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Critical to this role will be the expertise and support provided for all of the key partners impacted by the transformation effort which includes Procurement, Operational Finance, Center of Excellence, Supplier Diversity & Development, and Operating Unit (OU) partners. The Principal Manager will set the course for the organization and support OU’s based on industry trends, changes in organizational direction, changes in policies/procedures, a more inclusive sourcing and cost savings methodology, as well as leading the development of the ongoing procurement strategy.

This position will oversee and actively manage the 3rd party spend cube, forecasted cost savings analysis, tracking of realized savings, important metric development and management going forward, as well as development of the Supplier Relationship Management program. This position will also be responsible for the implementation of continuous improvement projects and root cause analysis of procurement concerns identified. This position is critical for synthesizing and consolidating inputs to effectively and efficiently serve multiple clients within SCE, as well as external vendors, and will ensure that a continuous improvement model can be pursued and brought to bear for all future efficiency activities, while managing to inspire, guide, excite, encourage, and shape breakthrough innovation from inspired leadership

A day in the life - Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright!

The Principal Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing the category roadmap for the entire procurement portfolio. You will refine, build and deliver a framework to create, manage, and deliver on long-term strategies and projects to meet OU business partner and operational needs. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Actively oversee performance of end-to-end procurement process
• Plans, develops, recommends and implements enterprise-wide procurement policy and procedures ensuring Company-wide adherence.
• Identify new strategic opportunities to improve ability to serve all client needs with increased operational efficiency in the Procurement AOR
• Leads a team of procurement professionals that manages supplier relationship and portfolio management, including defining performance metrics and assessment, contract and risk management, contract execution and dispute resolution.
• Manages resources and budget levels to meet strategic objectives and operational needs. .
• Develops quarterly, annual and multi-year strategy roadmaps
• Accountable for setting and delivering overall category savings and vendor management targets
• Communicates and aligns on strategy and targets with Director Procurement and VP, Ops services
• Proactively engages OU leadership as a strategic partner
• Develops framework for Supplier Relationship Management portfolio
• Participates in (and leads at times) procurement related decision-making meetings

Qualifications - External

The essentials

• Seven (7) or more years of experience managing or supervising an organization or unit
• Five (5) years of sourcing and negotiating experience [LC1] in a large corporate setting.
• Two (2) years of experience in Program Management

The preferred

• MA, MS, or MBA
• CPM, CPSM, CPCM, PMP
• Ten (10) or more years of procurement-related experience including strategic sourcing, contract development, contract management, and contract administration.
• Experience leading procurement transformation efforts in a large company setting
• Knowledge of and experience with financial principles.
• Excellent understanding and in depth knowledge of the entire supply chain management process including purchasing, logistics, inventory management, ERP, etc.
• Two (2) years’ experience working in a utility
• Demonstrated experience with SAP.
• Demonstrated experience with Ariba.
• Demonstrated experience applying best-practice processes, tools, and techniques, in accordance with governance, processes, standards, and procedures to ensure problems are solved with a strategic focus.
• Experience leading teams responsible for managing and implementing large multidisciplinary projects, including identifying, maintaining and/or adjusting cost, scope and resources, managing suppliers, and leading all aspects of the formal planning, tracking and reporting of project performance
• Knowledgeable in, and ability to effectively use, PC software applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate work across relevant areas, manage risks, and assess safety implications appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to provide direction and make strategic decisions regarding project or program scope, policy, development, and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to present recommendations and other communications regularly to all levels of the organization.

You should know

• This position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage.
• Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
• Relocation may apply to this position.

Testing

• This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference our Information Guides for the following tests: Edison Leadership Workstyles (Test #8201). Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don’t just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.