Expert Electric Contract Performance Manager - Oakland, CA

Requisition ID # 170341 · Job Category: Legal · Job Level: Individual Contributor · Business Unit: Operations - Other · Work Type: Hybrid · Job Location: Oakland; Alameda; Alta; American Canyon; Angels Camp; Antioch; Auberry; Auburn; Avenal; Avila Beach; Bakersfield; Balch Camp; ...

Job description

Requisition ID # 170341

Job Category: Legal

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Operations - Other

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland; Alameda; Alta; American Canyon; Angels Camp; Antioch; Auberry; Auburn; Avenal; Avila Beach; Bakersfield; Balch Camp; Bay Point; Bear Valley; Belden; Bellota; Belmont; Benicia; Berkeley; Brentwood; Brisbane; Buellton; Burney; Buttonwillow; Calistoga; Campbell; Canyon Dam; Canyondam; Capitola; Caruthers; Chico; Clearlake; Clovis; Coalinga; Colusa; Concord; Concord; Corcoran; Cottonwood; Cupertino; Daly City; Danville; Davis; Dinuba; Downieville; Dublin; Emeryville; Eureka; Fairfield; Folsom; Fort Bragg; Fortuna; Fremont; French Camp; Fresno; Fresno; Fulton; Garberville; Geyserville; Gilroy; Goodyear; Grass Valley; Guerneville; Half Moon Bay; Hayward; Hinkley; Hollister; Holt; Huron; Jackson; Kerman; King City; Lakeport; Lemoore; Lincoln; Linden; Livermore; Lodi; Loomis; Los Banos; Lower Lake; Madera; Magalia; Manteca; Manton; Mariposa; Martell; Marysville; Maxwell; Menlo Park; Merced; Meridian; Millbrae; Milpitas; Modesto; Monterey; Montgomery Creek; Morgan Hill; Morro Bay; Moss Landing; Mountain View; Napa; Needles; Newark; Newman; Novato; Oakdale; Oakhurst; Oakley; Olema; Orinda; Orland; Oroville; Palo Alto; Palo Cedro; Paradise; Parkwood; Paso Robles; Petaluma; Pioneer; Pismo Beach; Pittsburg; Placerville; Pleasant Hill; Point Arena; Potter Valley; Quincy; Rancho Cordova; Red Bluff; Redding; Richmond; Ridgecrest; Rio Vista; Rocklin; Roseville; Round Mountain; Sacramento; Salida; Salinas; San Bruno; San Carlos; San Francisco; San Francisco; San Jose; San Luis Obispo; San Mateo; San Rafael; San Ramon; San Ramon; Sanger; Santa Cruz; Santa Maria; Santa Nella; Santa Rosa; Selma; Shaver Lake; Sonoma; Sonora; South San Francisco; Springville; Stockton; Storrie; Taft; Tracy; Turlock; Twain; Ukiah; Vacaville; Vallejo; Walnut Creek; Wasco; Watsonville; West Sacramento; Wheatland; Whitmore; Willits; Willow Creek; Willows; Windsor; Winters; Woodland; Yuba City

Department Overview
The Procurement organization is the functional lead for the procurement of materials and services at Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The department collaborates with internal clients and suppliers managing more than $12 billion of annual company spend to develop mutually beneficial total value solutions for goods and services. The department provides the following services to internal clients: procurement of goods and services, strategic sourcing and cost savings, category management, supplier relationship management, execution and outreach, compliance management, ongoing procurement field support and management of the source to pay cycle.

Position Summary
The Electric Contract Performance Manger, Expert will support Electric Operations/Vegetation Contract Administration and Procurement Operations, as we develop an improved operating model, by evaluating the effectiveness of, and recommend improvements to, business process, practice, and procedures including governance processes, automation of manual tasks. This role will provide input in the full cycle of contractual matters, and development of supplier relationship management functions. The role will assist in the development and execution of training for team members.

We are looking for a candidate that is skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast paced, challenging but highly rewarding environment, has good judgment and is initiative-taking. The candidate also needs to be adept at mining for and using data to drive decisions and develop metrics. Most importantly, the candidate is an optimistic, curious collaborator. Our candidate must also be able to provide solutions and process efficiencies through problem solving partnership with leaders and stakeholders.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office, and headquarters location is flexible. Based on business needs some travel to Oakland, San Ramon, Stockton and/or Rocklin may be required. Engages in contract onboarding, change order management, issue resolution and risk management, claims and dispute management, and contract close-out. Maintains and builds relationships with critical supplier representatives.

PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be around the minimum and the midpoint ($116,000 - $158,000). The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Bay Area Min: $122,000

Bay Area Mid: $ 158,000

Bay Area Max: $194,000

&/OR

California Min: $116,000

California Mid: $150,000

California Max $184,000

Job Responsibilities

• Acts as a subject matter expert regarding all contracting matters, including invoicing, providing direction and strategy recommendations.
• Trains vendors and key stakeholders on specific work and processes.
• Participate in negotiations and dispute settlements with internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders on developing metrics.
• Develops and/or presents complex scorecards to assess contract performance
• Leads implementation of process improvements and efficiencies.
• Creates and presents innovative solutions based on requirements, by utilizing subject-matter expertise.
• Monitors vendor service levels with moderate associated complexity.
• Identifies the developmental needs of others, and coaches and mentor's others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Qualifications
Minimum:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• 7 years Job-related experience

Desired:

• Masters Degree in Project or Contract Management or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• Utility industry experience
• Advanced problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively individually and in a collaborative environment.
• Experience in process improvement design and implementation
• Strong system skills, Excel, Power BI, SAP, Ariba
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Research and detail-oriented skills.