Strategic SCM Category Manager – Energy & Renewables

AbilityLinks; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits package

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Southern Company seeks a seasoned Supply Chain professional to join our team in Birmingham, AL, or Atlanta, GA. You will support the Generation Business Unit within a category management framework, collaborating across internal teams and suppliers to reduce total cost of ownership and drive strategic procurement.

You will develop and execute category plans, manage large spend, and lead negotiations to optimize value, while strengthening supplier partnerships and delivering measurable business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Technology, Finance, or other relevant technical discipline preferred.
• Education or experience in contracts.
• Professional Contract Manager credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of categories managed.
• Supervises, plans, manages, and assumes complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the categories assigned.
• Typically manages between $100M - $300M in annual spend.
• Leads negotiations and oversees all stages of strategic procurement.
• Helps facilitate supplier performance measurement and collaborates with key suppliers to identify potential areas for improvement.

Skills

Supply market knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Contract terminology

Facilitation skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

SCM knowledge

Financial analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related

Job description

Southern Company seeks a seasoned Supply Chain professional to join our team in Birmingham, AL, or Atlanta, GA. You will support the Generation Business Unit within a category management framework, collaborating across internal teams and suppliers to reduce total cost of ownership and drive strategic procurement.

You will develop and execute category plans, manage large spend, and lead negotiations to optimize value, while strengthening supplier partnerships and delivering measurable business