Construction Manager (Vegetation Management Strategic Sourcing) in Oakland, California

Location

Oakland, California

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$140,000 – $208,000/yr

Company

Axelon Services Corporation

Construction Manager

Pay Rate: $140,000 to $208,000 per year

Direct Hire

Summary:

We are looking for experience in buying CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. This needs to be on the resume. • Location: Oakland, CA • Work Mode: Hybrid • Onsite Requirement: • The hiring manager expects the candidate to be onsite 2-3 days per week. • Candidates outside the Bay Area may be considered only if they are willing to travel onsite at their own expense.

Responsibilities: • Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligning with Vegetation Management portfolio goals and broader enterprise objectives. • Lead strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier governance to enhance performance, cost savings, sustainability, and supplier diversity. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing activities meet operational needs and capital projects. • Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and increased value. • Establish a high-performance team to develop strategic portfolio and category plans. • Ensure governance of the contract approval process from creation through award. • Oversee contract spend across multiple categories and develop short and long-term strategies. • Lead complex cross-functional teams in executing strategic sourcing initiatives. • Manage spend analysis, needs assessment, benchmarking, and business case development. • Lead development and execution of negotiation strategies. • Monitor and maximize customer satisfaction using standardized client service level agreements. • Manage continuous improvement-based relationships with suppliers. • Establish service level agreements to hold suppliers accountable for performance. • Approve purchase orders and contracts from $500,000 to $10 million. • Directly supervise Sourcing Supervisors, Category Leaders, and Sourcing Specialists. • Develop work processes and procedures aligning with organizational requirements.

Requirements: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required (one year of experience for every one year of college). • 8+ years of total sourcing or related industry experience.

Required Skills: • Strategic Sourcing experience. • Project Management experience. • Utility industry experience. • 5 years of supervisory experience. • SAP/SRM proficiency. • Ability to lead cross-functional teams. • Ability to identify and resolve problems and implementation barriers. • Demonstrated leadership and management skills.

Preferred Skills: • MBA or equivalent advanced degree. • 10+ years of total sourcing experience or related industry experience.

Benefits: • Hybrid working model from remote office and Oakland. • Relocation assistance available. • Eligible to participate in the company's discretionary incentive compensation programs.