Hybrid Category Manager I: Strategic Sourcing

Arizona Public Service Company; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service Company is seeking a Category Manager I to lead procurement for a defined category with spend up to $25M. You will develop category plans, drive sourcing, and oversee supplier performance, including diversity efforts and cost management.

The role blends strategic sourcing with hands-on negotiations and contract reviews. Required are a four-year degree in a related field and 3+ years in procurement, with CPA/CPSM/CPM or MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• A four year Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or other job-related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Plus three (3) years materials or services procurement experience with significant exposure to strategic supply chain management issues.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) plus seven (7) years of significant, closely-related materials/services/supply chain experience.
• OR Associate's degree in business or related discipline, professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) plus five (5) years of significant, closely-related materials/services/supply chain experience.
• Experience conducting supplier negotiations.
• Experience in reviewing and redlining contracts.
• Experience in RFx processes such as request for proposal, request for information, request for quote and/or request for bid.
• Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications: MBA or master's degree in related discipline.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM).
• Proficiency in specific subcategory and supply chain programs, techniques, tools, concepts (including Total Cost of Ownership).
• Working knowledge and understanding of procurement and work management systems.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with inventory management.
• Familiarity with contract redlines, supplier negotiation and RFx processes.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements supply chain strategies for a specific category or subcategory to achieve targeted results.
• Determines strategy and resources for supporting procurement requirements of major projects.
• Participates in driving category management methodology to achieve maximum lifecycle value from major spend categories.
• Plays a key role in developing and executing processes to maximize value.
• Coordinates supply chain processes to achieve expected results.
• Interfaces with internal customers, suppliers and supply chain staff to execute strategies.
• Manages supplier relationships, including setting and tracking performance indicators.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Contract review

RFx processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related

Associate's degree in business or related with CPSM/CPM

MBA or master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Arizona Public Service Company is seeking a Category Manager I to lead procurement for a defined category with spend up to $25M. You will develop category plans, drive sourcing, and oversee supplier performance, including diversity efforts and cost management.

The role blends strategic sourcing with hands-on negotiations and contract reviews. Required are a four-year degree in a related field and 3+ years in procurement, with CPA/CPSM/CPM or MBA preferred.