Category Management Specialist

Dominion Energy; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan and retirement

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking a procurement professional to perform TCO analyses and support savings initiatives. You will develop category strategies, roadmaps, and implementation plans aligned with business objectives, while engaging BU customers and cross-functional teams.

The role includes supplier evaluations, negotiation strategy, and travel up to 25% as needed to meet with stakeholders and suppliers.

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years of related experience.
• Exposure to customer business processes and objectives.
• General knowledge of categories like integrated supplies, inventory and materials.
• Excellent communications skills for clear business cases and presentations.
• Analytic toolset for financial targets, spend analysis and TCO models.

Responsibilities

• Performs TCO analyses and supports savings initiatives.
• Develops and maintains category strategies, sourcing roadmaps, and implementation plans.
• Monitors supplier performance and contract compliance; drives improvements.
• Travels up to 1 week per month to meet with BU customers and suppliers.

Skills

TCO analysis

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor

Job description

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career.

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

Performs TCO analyses and supports execution of TCO savings initiatives. Supports development of strategic plans for assigned spend categories. Engages proactively with Business Unit customers on strategic sourcing goals, category strategies, initiatives, and savings targets. Participates in formulating sourcing strategies and supports the development of negotiation strategies. Leads and executes savings initiatives. Communicates initiative updates and savings targets to Supply Chain leaders. Analyzes relevant markets and assess cost impacts of market events for assigned spend categories. Maintains supplier lists for assigned spend categories and builds partnerships with strategic suppliers. Works with suppliers and BU users to resolve implementations issues associated with assigned categories. Travels up to 1 week per month, as needed, to meet with Business Unit customers and suppliers.

Develops and maintains category strategies, sourcing roadmaps, and implementation plans aligned with Business Unit objectives. Monitors supplier performance, contract compliance, service levels, and key performance indicators (KPIs) and works with suppliers to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities. Proactively engages Business Unit customers and cross-functional stakeholders to align strategic sourcing goals, category strategies, sourcing initiatives, and value targets with business objectives. Participates in the development of sourcing strategies and leads or supports competitive sourcing events, supplier evaluations, negotiation strategies, and contract development.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

5-6+ years of related experience.

• Exposure to customer business processes and objectives.
• Basic understanding of business cost drivers.
• General knowledge of assigned categories such as integrated supplies, inventory and materials.
• Excellent communications skills that allow clear articulation of business cases and development of effective presentations.
• Analytic toolset that will support the creation of financial targets, spend analysis, building of TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) models, and capture of TCO data.
• Ability to develop detailed project plans and to provide project reporting.
• Ability to support the development of a structured negotiation strategy, under the guidance of the Category Management Consultant.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred

Preferred Disciplines: Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Working Conditions

• Office Work Environment 76 - 100%
• Travel Up to 25%

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

What You’ll Get

Starting Hourly Rate:

$90900

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.