Construction Manager (Vegetation Management Strategic Sourcing)

Axelon Services Corporation

Oakland, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$208,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Benchmarking, Business Administration, Business Case, Candidate Sourcing, Capital Project, Category Management, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Approval, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Expense Analysis, Expense Management, Expense Tracking, Identify Issues, Leadership, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, SAP Supplier Relationship Management, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Vendor/Supplier Diversity, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Oakland, CA
POSTED
13 days ago

Construction Manager 

Pay Rate:
$140,000 to $208,000 per year

Direct Hire

Summary:

We are looking for experience in buying CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. This needs to be on the resume.
  • Location: Oakland, CA
  • Work Mode: Hybrid
  • Onsite Requirement:
    - The hiring manager expects the candidate to be onsite 2–3 days per week.
    - Candidates outside the Bay Area may be considered only if they are willing to travel onsite at their own expense.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligning with Vegetation Management portfolio goals and broader enterprise objectives.
  • Lead strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier governance to enhance performance, cost savings, sustainability, and supplier diversity.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing activities meet operational needs and capital projects.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and increased value.
  • Establish a high-performance team to develop strategic portfolio and category plans.
  • Ensure governance of the contract approval process from creation through award.
  • Oversee contract spend across multiple categories and develop short and long-term strategies.
  • Lead complex cross-functional teams in executing strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Manage spend analysis, needs assessment, benchmarking, and business case development.
  • Lead development and execution of negotiation strategies.
  • Monitor and maximize customer satisfaction using standardized client service level agreements.
  • Manage continuous improvement-based relationships with suppliers.
  • Establish service level agreements to hold suppliers accountable for performance.
  • Approve purchase orders and contracts from $500,000 to $10 million.
  • Directly supervise Sourcing Supervisors, Category Leaders, and Sourcing Specialists.
  • Develop work processes and procedures aligning with organizational requirements.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required (one year of experience for every one year of college).
  • 8+ years of total sourcing or related industry experience.

Required Skills:

  • Strategic Sourcing experience.
  • Project Management experience.
  • Utility industry experience.
  • 5 years of supervisory experience.
  • SAP/SRM proficiency.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems and implementation barriers.
  • Demonstrated leadership and management skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
  • 10+ years of total sourcing experience or related industry experience.

Benefits:

  • Hybrid working model from remote office and Oakland.
  • Relocation assistance available.
  • Eligible to participate in the company's discretionary incentive compensation programs.

About the Company

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Axelon Services Corporation