LCRA has an opportunity for a Sr. Category Manager to join our Supply Chain Team! On this team, you will set sourcing strategies, conduct sourcing events for complex categories, and negotiate contracts that meet business needs to limit risk and optimize value for LCRA.
You will be trusted to:
- Cultivate partnerships with internal customers, gather requirements, and understand overall business objectives
- Perform market analysis, conduct benchmarking inquiries and remain abreast of market developments
- Synthesize internal and external data to present strategies that mitigate risk and improve decision making, value and cost savings
- Deploy advanced sourcing and negotiation techniques
You qualify with:
- Nine or more years of experience in procurement, vendor management or project management or other relevant experience.
- A degree(s) in business, supply management, finance, economics or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
You are a great fit with:
- Experience deploying a category strategy and conducting sourcing events to procure complex goods, commodities or services
- Experience independently drafting, negotiating and administering high volume purchase contracts
- Experience leveraging and improving supplier performance
- Experience developing and managing stakeholder relationships
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives
You gain:
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
- Extensive learning & development programs
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or ******. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.