Mgr, Category Management

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a dynamic Manager of Category Management to lead strategic sourcing and category initiatives across the enterprise. You will guide a team to deliver best value and maintain resource availability while adhering to policies and safety standards.

This role collaborates with Finance, Legal, Risk, Tax and Environmental teams to support outages and project schedules, with about 25% travel to field and corporate offices.

Qualifications

• Supply Chain degree or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• MS/MBA degree preferred.
• Professional supply chain/procurement certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials/warehousing, purchasing, contracts or project management.
• 3 years of supervisory experience and/or equivalent leadership experience.
• Energy Supply Chain experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety/Human Performance: Ensure the Team always puts safety first.
• Goals/Objectives: Support leadership in goals, expectations, and objectives.
• Engagement: Engage key business stakeholders and be involved in strategic planning.
• Plan/Strategy: Develop and maintain the Strategic Sourcing Plan for plant and operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive quality, speed and efficiency across the enterprise.
• Communication: Coach and mentor Supply Chain team and improve stakeholder engagement.
• Partnership: Maintain stakeholder relationships and cross-functional teams.
• People Leadership: Recruit, develop, and deploy Supply Chain talent aligned with priorities.
• Culture: Operate with high ethical standards and supplier diversity objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Facilitation

Education

Supply Chain degree

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Engineering

MS/MBA preferred

Job description

Preferred office location is in The Woodlands, TX. The position will require at least 25% travel to the field and corporate offices across the fleet.

Job Summary/Purpose

The Mgr of Category Mgmt reports directly to the Sr. Manager Strategic Procurement (Pwr Gen). Manage the strategic sourcing and category management functions for the identification and implementation of companywide contract initiatives in which the long term availability of resources can be maintained at a competitive price, with appropriate quality/performance, such that operations and company business functions are supported. This role involves leading a team to deliver high quality and best value across the enterprise demand timeline and with strict adherence to system policies and Entergy’s core values, as well as all safety, quality, buy local, and diversity requirements. Strong collaboration and communication within the Supply Chain organization, Power Generation stakeholders, Finance, Legal, Risk, Tax and Environmental is required. Ensure contractual support of operations. Prepare responses to audits, condition reports and other data requests. Ensure GSA and Alliance agreements are strategically established to meet the overall needs of the company. Act on behalf of Strategic Sourcing leadership, as required. Maintain awareness of operation schedules and commitments (e.g. Milestones) to provide support for outage and project schedules.

The Mgr of Category Mgmt will work closely with various leaders and executives throughout Entergy. They will be responsible for: full understanding of all phases of contracting (from Bid, Award, Negotiation, Contract Development, Performance Monitoring, Claims, Dispute Resolution). Knowledge of analytical techniques to identify cost savings/sourcing opportunities and support on required reports and analysis as needed to support leadership decision making. Knowledge of Power Plant/Utility Operations and Business Practices. Knowledge of legal/regulatory requirements. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization. Ability to develop and present business cases for complex, high dollar procurements. Excellent oral, written, problem solving and facilitating skills. Full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Outstanding communications, conflict management and change management skills.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Safety/Human Performance: Ensure the Team always puts safety first. Actively promote strong safety behaviors, utilizing key tools such as Close Call /Good Catch in addition to proactive field visits to review standards and behaviors. Monitoring and influencing Suppliers to proactively identify any safety concerns.

Goals/Objectives: Support leadership in implementation of goals, expectations, and objectives. Ensure appropriate assignment of work between operations and corporate procurement staff for service contracts.

Engagement: Engage key business stakeholders and be actively involved in Operations strategic planning, supplier development, and field service improvements.

Plan/Strategy: Accountable/responsible for Developing and maintaining the Strategic Sourcing Plan for plant and operations such that cost reduction/savings opportunities are maximized.

Continuous Improvement: Create an environment of continuously finding ways to drive quality, speed and efficiency to make a positive and lasting impact. Partner with other areas across the Enterprise to ensure continuous improvement, driving a positive experience for all internal and external partners while delivering cost effective solutions.

Communication: Coach and mentors his/her Supply Chain team to improve engagement with key stakeholders and to establish communication channels between the cross functional teams.

Partnership: Accountable for establishing and maintaining healthy and positive stakeholder relationships. This activity includes establishing cross-functional and cross-sector teams with key stakeholders and creating a multi-year demand plans with integrated supply chain solutions.

People Leadership: Accountable for leverage of Supply Chain’s Talent Management Strategy to assure the right Supply Chain talent is recruited, developed, retained, and deployed in line with key business priorities. Mentor and coach staff.

Culture: At all times the Director shall operate with the highest ethical standards and in full compliance with internal controls, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Accountable through supply base partners to execute Entergy’s Supplier Diversity & Local Spend objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position: Supply Chain degree or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience. MS/MBA degree preferred. Professional supply chain/procurement certification preferred. Minimum experience required of the position: 5 years of experience in materials/warehousing, purchasing, contracts or project management. 3 years of supervisory experience and/or equivalent leadership experience. Energy Supply Chain experience preferred.