Category Manager Sr

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is seeking a Category Manager Sr. to join our Construction Delivery Team in Supply Chain.

You will act as the single point of contact for Supply Chain from planning and design to final completion of construction, recommending project delivery methods, sourcing suppliers, and administering contracts. Strong knowledge of construction procurement and delivery methods is required.

Qualifications

• Nine or more years of experience in procurement, vendor management or project management or other relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in business, supply management, finance, economics or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced market analysis and industry intelligence research.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Identify and execute sourcing strategies for assigned projects.
• Drives supplier performance and improvement.

Skills

Market analysis

Partnership building

Sourcing strategy

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Here\'s The Role

LCRA is looking for a Category Manager Sr. to join our Construction Delivery Team in Supply Chain. As a part of the Construction Delivery Team, you will serve as the single point of contact for Supply Chain from planning and design to final completion of construction using your expertise to recommend appropriate project delivery methods, source suppliers, and administer contracts. Our ideal candidate is someone with in-depth knowledge of the construction procurement and alternative project delivery methods.

How You\'ll Contribute

• Perform advanced market analysis and industry intelligence research.


• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with key stakeholders.


• Identify and execute sourcing strategies for assigned projects.


• Drives supplier performance and improvement

How You\'re Qualified

• Nine or more years of experience in procurement, vendor management or project management or other relevant experience.


• A degree(s) in business, supply management, finance, economics or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

How You\'ll Stand Out

• Experience in construction, engineering, or services procurement.


• Strong analytical skills to determine the best sourcing options.

How We\'ll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.


• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.