SCM Category Manager

SCM Category Manager - Power Delivery Services

This position will be located in Gulfport, MS, Birmingham, AL, or Atlanta, GA.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position works within the Supply Chain Management organization to support the Power Delivery Business Unit and maximize the value delivered through a category management framework. The role collaborates with senior internal stakeholders, Power Delivery clients, supply chain teams, and suppliers to use continuous improvement techniques to improve business unit and supply chain outcomes.

The role ensures Supply Chain Management is perceived as a positive, significant, value-adding partner to the business by providing solutions to business and operational supply chain challenges, improving processes to reduce total cost of ownership, maintaining a strategic approach to procurement and supply management, and supporting reliable delivery of critical Power Delivery materials and services.

This position will initially support Power Delivery services categories, which may include line construction and maintenance, substation construction and maintenance, vegetation management, utility locates, and other assigned Power Delivery categories.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Technology, Finance, or other relevant technical discipline preferred

· Education or experience in contracts

· Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is a plus

· Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) or Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM) is a plus

Experience:

· Competitive bidding/sourcing experience

· Project management experience is a plus

· Preferred: Demonstrated leadership with strategic partnerships

· Previous category management experience a plus

· Experience working on technology categories (IT professional services, software, hardware) is a plus

Knowledge & Skills:

· Knowledge of supply markets and purchasing principles

· Professional written and verbal communication skills

· Knowledge of contract terminology

· Facilitation skills

· Proven negotiation skills

· Excellent project management

· Strong skill in use of Microsoft Office

· Comprehensive knowledge of SCM

· Financial acumen and demonstrated aptitude in analytics

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develops and executes category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure continuous development of assigned Power Delivery categories.

· Supervises, plans, manages, and assumes complete responsibility for activities and processes associated with assigned categories, including category profiles, market research, supplier identification, supply base risk analysis, pricing strategy, index pricing, volume discounts, and supplier capacity planning.

· Develops category strategies for Power Delivery materials and services, including but not limited to transformers, voltage regulators, pole line hardware, protection and sectionalizing equipment, poles and structures, wire and cable, underground and network material, line construction and maintenance, substation construction and maintenance, vegetation management, utility locates, and other assigned categories.

· Typically manages between $100M–$300M in annual spend, depending on portfolio assignment.

· Leads negotiations and oversees all stages of strategic procurement, including RFI/RFP development, commercial evaluation, supplier selection, award recommendation, and contract implementation.

· Helps facilitate supplier performance measurement and collaborates with key suppliers to identify potential areas for improvement, including quality, delivery, safety, responsiveness, storm readiness, and supply continuity.

· Manages and identifies supplier alliance opportunities and supports internal utility Business Unit supplier management efforts.

· Performs thorough analysis to support category plan development, including internal customer discovery, demand planning, historical spend analysis, future spend forecasting, cost model development, total cost of ownership calculations, supplier risk review, and supplier value creation.

· Works with Power Delivery clients and SCM partners to develop and manage tools necessary to track supplier performance, such as scorecards, dashboards, business reviews, and corrective action plans.

· Communicates supplier performance metrics, supply risks, category value, and roadmap progress to relevant stakeholders on a regular basis.

· Interfaces with all levels of Supply Chain Management and Power Delivery Business Unit clients, including senior management.

· Leads and participates in cross-functional teams, including representatives from Power Delivery, Engineering, Operations, Inventory / Material Management, Supplier Inclusion, Risk Management, Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders as required.

· Creates and implements development plans for suppliers who do not meet performance standards and resolves conflict between suppliers and the company.

· Contributes as a member of the One SCM Category Management team by leveraging strengths to support fellow team members, sharing lessons learned, and engaging others to address knowledge or experience gaps.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

· Demonstrate Southern Company Values – Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.

· Safety focus and a strong personal safety record.

· Dedication to an accident-free work environment with strict adherence to all safety and compliance requirements.

· Must lead by example and ensure equity and fairness in interactions with others.

· Must conduct self in a manner that builds trust and confidence with coworkers, contractors, supervisors, and management.

· Ability to work within a team setting, including the ability to build and motivate a team toward a shared goal.

· Demonstrated initiative and creativity coupled with a strong customer service focus.

BENEFITS

· Competitive Pay

· Excellent benefits package, which may include medical and dental coverage

· Defined Pension / Cash Balance Benefit Plan

· Performance-sharing plan

· 401(k) plan with a company match

· Bonus opportunities

· Tuition reimbursement

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

No relocation assistance will be offered for this position, so if you do not already reside within a reasonable commute distance, you would be responsible for relocating at your own expense.

This position currently works a hybrid schedule with four (4) days in-office and one (1) day remote. This is subject to change at any given time at Company’s discretion.

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 20119

Job Category: Supply Chain

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services

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