Manager Contracts & Purchasing

New Mexico Gas Co - Peoples Gas - Tampa Electric; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Electric is seeking a Manager Contract & Purchasing to lead procurement for goods, services and major equipment, aligning with policy and ethics. You will guide a team (6+) and drive sourcing, contract development and vendor due diligence.

You will collaborate with legal, risk, finance and other functions to manage risk, ensure compliance (including NERC CIP-013), and implement P2P improvements across ERP and CLM systems, supporting a reliable energy future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain required.
• Experience leading procurement contracts, vendor due diligence and risk management.
• Familiar with ERP, CLM and P2P systems.
• Knowledge of NERC CIP-013 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage procurement objectives and procedures for operations.
• Lead sourcing, contracting, due diligence and compliance with vendors.
• Oversee contracts, NDAs, access agreements for engineering and IT.
• Drive digital transformation of procurement using ERP, CLM and P2P tools.
• Collaborate with legal, risk, finance, audit and safety teams.
• Stay current on market trends and professional best practices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain

Job description

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At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We’ve been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started.

Join us and build a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your growth. Your potential finds its purpose at Tampa Electric.

We proudly deliver 99.98% electric service reliability to nearly 860,000 customers across 2,000 square miles of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Through innovation and strategic investments, we’re creating a cleaner, brighter energy future—whiledelivering exceptional service every step of the way.

We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valuedand engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power.

Storm Duty Requirements

Tampa Electric and its sister companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our Tampa Electric customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

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Be the light to help us keep our customers connected. If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be!Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, acomprehensivebenefitspackageand opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment.We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.

We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.

Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do.

Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which alsoincludes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available inall ofthese locations.

POSITION CONCEPT

The Mgr Contract & Purchasing manages the procurement function for the acquisition of ordinary goods, services, and major engineered equipment, as required by company policy, in accordance with sound business practices to achieve the best value for the business while adhering to the highest standards of ethics and integrity. Responsible for team leadership, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract development/negotiation, vendor due diligence, compliance, risk and cost management, KPI setting and attainment, and development of appropriate P2P policies and procedures. Responsible for approximately one-third of the organization’s PO spend, coordinating activities with others within contract and purchasing to ensure the procurement needs of the entire organization are achieved.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and manage formalized business objectives and procedures to ensure the effective operations of the procurement function for the organization.
• Develop and implement procurement and risk management business objective appropriate to acquire various goods and services required by the organization. Advise leadership and operational departments on sourcing and contracting methodologies appropriate for specific third-party engagements. Establish due diligence and compliance processes and procedures (including NERC CIP-013 compliance) for new or recurring service and material vendors in alignment with third party risk management expectations.
• Develop and maintain formal processes and procedures for the formation and administration procurement contracts, non-disclosure agreements, systems access agreements, etc. for acquisition of engineering and construction services, engineered equipment, routine materials purchase contracts and contracts for consulting and information technology related services (software, services, licensing, hosting, hardware).
• Drive digital transformation initiatives to modernize procurement processes, enhance data analytic capabilities, and improve overall operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Procurement organization from a systems perspective (ERP, CLM and other P2P tools and systems).
• Interface with and function as subject matter expert with legal, risk management, finance, audit, enterprise security, compliance, safety, environmental and other internal and external stakeholder groups to ensure areas of contractual risk transfer are addressed in all procurement engagements.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and seminars, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional organizations. Stays current on business and market trends to ensure compliance and protect Tampa Electric’s interests.

SUPERVISION

Direct Supervision: Leads a team of direct reports (6+) including Contract Administrators, Buyers, and other Procurement team members

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal: Interfaces with all levels of management and team members in all company and corporate departments.

Key External: Interfaces with other companies and their employees at all levels, including contractors,

suppliers, manufacturers, utility providers, public agencies to include City, County and

State government, external auditors and other companies as needed to support TECO

Energy companies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain