Job Description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Procurement Category Manager for a contract assignment with one of our premier Utility services clients in Tampa, FL.
Responsibilities :

• Provide sourcing leadership and direction for strategic sourcing categories. Lead cross functional teams to drive successful project and category outcomes/results. Partner with supply chain leadership, engineering, operations, and project management teams to plan and implement competitive sourcing events and other activities to advance category strategies. Develop effective negotiation strategies and negotiate commercial terms with critical suppliers to achieve objectives. Manage risk mitigation efforts and oversee on-going supplier performance. Ensure compliance with supplier safety, risk assessments, and other supplier programs. This position is responsible for spend management of ~$50M.
• Develop, implement, and maintain category management strategies within assigned areas (e.g., substation equipment, electrical materials, construction services, fleet, or IT). Conduct spend and cost analyses, such as total cost of ownership and should-cost models, to create effective category strategies that maximize value. Carry out supplier research and risk assessments and stay informed about industry trends and external factors to ensure your strategy reflects market-leading best practices. Organize and execute complex sourcing initiatives aligned with the category strategy while providing guidance to team members. Work closely with logistics staff to put the most efficient inventory solutions into action.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify cost drivers, risks, and supplier innovations within assigned categories.
• Organize and execute sourcing initiatives (RFPs/RFQs), aligned with the category strategy while providing guidance to team members.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure contracts align with business needs. Review, verify, and negotiate contract changes or extra work orders. Monitor compliance across suppliers and purchasing channels, resolve contractor claims, and enforce supplier adherence to contract terms. Prepare and communicate contract summaries and implementation plans.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to forecast category demand, manage supplier performance, and ensure on-time delivery of critical materials and services. Work closely with logistics staff to put the most efficient inventory solutions into action.
• Drive supplier relationship management to optimize total cost of ownership, quality, and delivery. Track supplier innovations for sourcing strategies. Set KPIs, monitor and assess supplier performance, and resolve critical disputes.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, finance, or related discipline.
• Five years of progressive procurement or category management experience, ideally within a regulated utility, infrastructure, or energy sector.
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, and contract development skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing complex services, construction, or materials categories.
• Knowledge of public utility procurement regulations and contract law.
• ERP and eSourcing tool proficiency (SAP Ariba, Oracle, or similar).

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree preferred
• Professional certification (CPM, CPSM, CIPS, or PMP) preferred.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

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