New

(Agile1)Category Leader

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, California, Oakland
Sep 02, 2026
Category Leader, Principal Location: Oakland, CA Work Location: 300 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA 94612 Work Model: Hybrid - 3-5 days per month onsite at OGO, depending on business needs Duration: 3 + Months Important Assignment Details Local candidates only to the Bay Area/work location in Oakland. Assignment is hybrid and requires onsite presence at OGO 3-5 days per month, depending on business needs. Supplier will need to provide a laptop for the assignment and any other additional equipment needed. Personal phone required (no reimbursement) or use of MS Teams for calls and meetings. With manager prior approval, expenses can be reimbursed if travel is needed for negotiations or team meetings. A predetermined amount for cell and internet can be expensed monthly. Top Three Qualifications / Attributes Sourcing life cycle management experience. Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated cost savings. Experience managing software, hardware, and/or Telecom. Top Skill Sets Software, hardware, and/or Telecom sourcing experience. Ariba experience. Strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers. Creates and maintains category plans. Develops and reviews performance data with suppliers. Works with suppliers to drive ongoing value discovery. Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with tier 1 and cross-portfolio suppliers. Leads cross-functional teams through strategic sourcing processes and development/execution of negotiation strategies for software, hardware, and telecom categories. Leads the development of category strategies of high complexity. Maintains awareness of industry and market trends through ongoing research. Sets market trends on particular commodities by working with the industry on best practices. Subject matter expert for particular commodities or services in the industry. Works with senior management to support strategic planning and decision-making at the officer level. Skills Develops and manages one or more sourcing spend categories and manages all Tier 1 contracts associated with the category(ies). Develops strategic category plans to optimize cost savings, service excellence, diversity spend and total cost of ownership for the categories. Effectively influences LOBs, including senior leadership, to achieve understanding, acceptance, and commitment of sourcing strategies. Works with Line of Business (LOB) to develop, source and negotiate major contracts. Plays a key role in Supplier Relationship Management / Scorecard process. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and (Technical) Competencies Desired Ability to analyze and combine information from different sources and use logic to reach appropriate conclusions as needed to perform at the job level. Ability to apply contract processes and procedures and relevant contracts and licensing - for example ESC, IBEW, tort, contract law - as needed to perform at the job level. Ability to work independently with limited oversight. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products - for example Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access - as needed to perform at the job level. Competency in relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Competency in building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Knowledge of the technical/functional aspects of the trade, occupation, or role as needed to perform at the job level. Knowledge of database and information systems - for example SCADA, EMS, OMT, OIS, SAP, ERP, COSO, Teradata, COBIT, Question Mark - as needed to perform at the job level. Competency in building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Education Minimum Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Education Desired Master's Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience. License/Certification Desired ISM - Institute for Supply Management CPSM - Certified Professional in Supply Management certification. LSS - Lean Six Sigma Certification. Experience Minimum Experience in supply chain, or related, 10 years. Experience Desired Experience in procurement, or related. Utility industry experience. Job-related experience, 10 years.