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Posted 23 hours agoDirector, Category Management
at NiSource
Hybrid
Responsibilities
- Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries.
- Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers.
Requirements
- Qualifications Bachelor level degree from an accredited institution required (following fields are preferred: Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Technology) 10+ years supply chain and category management experience 5+ years of
- experience leading category management teams
- Experience managing critical suppliers and associated contractual agreements Proven track record of delivering results and achieving goals in a collaborative/matrixed environment Current knowledge of leading supply chain practices and benchmarks Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with leaders within and outside the company Highly developed strategic thinking, decision-making, conflict resolution and relationship building Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including
- experience delivering presentations and recommendations to Executive Leadership Demonstrated leadership and ability to build support and consensus Proven cost management skills and financial acumen
- Experience with supply chain and/or ERP applications (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, SAP, etc.) Proficiency in Microsoft Office, BI Travel requirement: some travel to all states of the footprint with construction teams for projects as needed (quarterly business reviews with main suppliers held in Columbus) Preferred Additional
- Qualifications for Position MBA Category Management
- experience in the Utilities or Telecommunications industries Experience/certification in performance improvement methods (e.g., Lean and/or Six Sigma) Advanced certifications: Portfolio Management Professional (PMP), CIMP/CSCP, CPA Physical Demands Standing - Occasionally Walking - Occasionally Sitting - Constantly Lifting - Rarely Carrying - Rarely Pushing - Rarely Pulling - Rarely Climbing - Rarely Balancing - Rarely Stooping - Rarely Kneeling - Rarely Crouching - Rarely Crawling - Rarely Reaching -
- As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times.
- To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal
Benefits
- You can view or download them using the links below: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away Salary Range*: $160,100.00 - $240,100.00 *The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant
- experience , as well as internal pay equity .
Contact
- ADA Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320 Safety Statement Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program.
Additional details
- Job Title: Director Category Management Location: Columbus, OH (preferred) & Merrillville, IN Hybrid Schedule: Onsite Tuesday - Thursday Job Summary The Director Category Management leads the design, development and execution of the NiSource Supply Chain Category Management strategy and all associated category-level strategies.
- The Director manages a team of professionals to support the supply chain needs of NiSource stakeholders in a high-quality, consistent and cost-effective manner.
- By optimizing category strategies, fostering supplier innovation, advocating for Economic Inclusion, and driving cost efficiencies, the Director Category Management plays a critical role in ensuring a resilient, cost-effective, and sustainable supply chain.
- *The Director Category Management is responsible for managing the largest spend category at NiSource and all things related to provide procurement services for our Gas business Essential Functions Owns overall accountability for strategic sourcing and category management strategy to support the business partner goals and objectives Promotes Economic Inclusion strategies and reinforces their value in category management strategies Leads diverse team of qualified individuals with authority to hire,
- requirements and Supply Chain’s role in to effectively assess risk levels, manage supply continuity, develop contingency plans and establish risk management strategies to mitigate risk Defines the standard for business knowledge for the Category Management team and supports team member engagement with the business via experiential learning, local engagement and close partnership Continuously identifies and implements strategies and improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve quality and result in a
- Experience assessing business risks and ability to identify, problem solve and drive innovative solutions
- responsibilities in support of emergency operations.
- Work Authorization Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
- Workplace Connection Value inclusion within your day to day
- responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.