Mgr, Category Management

Posting End Date:  12/13/2022

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

**Preferred office location is in The Woodlands, TX. The position will require at least 25% travel to the field and corporate offices across the fleet.** Job Summary/Purpose The Mgr of Category Mgmt reports directly to the Sr. Manager Strategic Procurement (Pwr Gen). Manage the strategic sourcing and category management functions for the identification and implementation of companywide contract initiatives in which the long term availability of resources can be maintained at a competitive price, with appropriate quality/performance, such that operations and company business functions are supported. This role involves leading a team to deliver high quality and best value across the enterprise demand timeline and with strict adherence to system policies and Entergy’s core values, as well as all safety,  quality , buy local, and diversity requirements. Strong collaboration and communication within the Supply Chain organization, Power Generation stakeholders, Finance, Legal, Risk, Tax and Environmental is required.     Ensure contractual support of operations. Prepare responses to audits, condition reports and other data requests. Ensure GSA and Alliance agreements are strategically established to meet the overall needs of the company. Act on behalf of Strategic Sourcing leadership, as required. Maintain awareness of operation schedules and commitments (e.g.. Milestones) to provide support for outage and project schedules. The Mgr of Category Mgmt will work closely with various leaders and executives throughout Entergy. They will be responsible for; full understanding of all phases of contracting (from Bid, Award, Negotiation, Contract Development, Performance Monitoring, Claims, Dispute Resolution). Knowledge of analytical techniques to identify cost savings/sourcing opportunities and support on required reports and analysis as needed to support leadership decision making. Knowledge of Power Plant/Utility Operations and Business Practices. Knowledge of legal/regulatory requirements. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization. Ability to develop and present business cases for complex, high dollar procurements. Excellent oral, written, problem solving and facilitating skills. Full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Outstanding communications, conflict management and change management skills.               Job Duties/Responsibilities

Safety/Human Performance: Ensure the Team always puts safety first. Actively promote strong safety behaviors, utilizing key tools such as Close Call /Good Catch in addition to proactive field visits to review standards and behaviors. Monitoring and influencing Suppliers to proactively identify any safety concerns. Goals/Objectives: Support leadership in implementation of goals, expectations, and objectives. Ensure appropriate assignment of work between operations and corporate procurement staff for service contracts. assignment of work between operations and corporate procurement staff for service contracts.                                                                                                                                                                                                            Engagement: Engage key business stakeholders and be actively involved in Operations strategic planning, supplier development, and field service improvements.  Plan/Strategy: Accountable/responsible for Developing and maintaining the Strategic Sourcing Plan for plant and operations such that cost reduction/savings opportunities are maximized. Continuous Improvement: Create an environment of continuously finding ways to drive quality,