Manager of Indirect Procurement

Date: Aug 31, 2024

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85027

Company: Centuri Group, Inc. (S4)

Description:

Starting at: $85,000.00

Centuri companies consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

Who We Are

Centuri Groupis a strategic infrastructure services company withover 110 years of historyand a bright future. Through our seven primary operating companies- Canyon, Linetec, National, Neuco, NPL, NPL Canada, and Riggs Distler- we partner with regulated utilities to build and maintain the energy network that powers millions of homes and businesses across the U.S. and Canada. Guided by our values and unwavering commitment to serve as long term partners to customers and communities, Centuri’s more than 12,000 employees enable our customers to deliver electricity and natural gas safely and reliably. We also know thatsustainability and inclusivity are core to our success, and are committed to delivering on both.

As the Indirect Procurement Manager, you will manage various sourcing and market engagement projects related to indirect goods and services. You will focuse on cost reduction, supplier optimization, and the management of key vendor relationships, ensuring efficient procurement of services, office supplies, technology, travel, and other indirect spend categories.

What You'll Do

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and supplier optimization by evaluating company spend on services, office supplies, technology, travel, and other indirect categories.

• Develop and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to secure competitive bids for indirect goods and services.

• Implement cost savings and risk avoidance strategies to enhance procurement processes and reduce expenditures.

• Lead strategic sourcing projects, negotiating supplier agreements and contracts to achieve the best value for the company.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors to ensure quality service and effective communication.

• Review and analyze vendor proposals for a range of services and supplies to ensure compliance with company standards.

• Coordinate vendor selection with a team, conducting formal business reviews and performance evaluations.

• Travel as needed to various office locations nationwide to support procurement activities and vendor relationships.

• Other duties as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline

• 5+ years’ experience in a direct supply chain, sourcing and/or procurement role

• 2+ years’ experience establishing and growing supply chain vendor relationships

• Willingness to collaborate across different functions

What You'll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

• 401K w/ Company Match

• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays

• Potential Bonus Opportunities

• Career Development Opportunities

• Employee Discounts

• Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment

• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice

• Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing

• Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens

• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify

• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri Group and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

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