Category Manager, Procurement - Information Technology
PacifiCorp POWER, Berkshire Hathaway Energy 2016 – April 2022 ● Commodity Manager / Purchasing Specialist, Procurement T & D Equipment & MaterialsJoined PacifiCorp to utilize my experience in ERP design and implementation, contract management, Ariba RFP and auctioning tool. Managing all contracts and events through SAP and interfacing with the business to deliver on time and on targeted and budged results. Promoted to Commodity Manager/I.T. Services for international procurement• Provide specialty Information Technology counsel to management, legal and the business.• Collaborate with the business unit to ensure created Scope of Work adequate for delivery of the business expectations and key performance indicators while aligned with compliance adherence and expectations. • Cross train peers in procurement and utilize my skills and experience to ensure a consistent and repeatable process in even the most complex and challenging opportunities.• SAP utilization for materials management, execution of purchase requisitions and orders in compliance within the structure of state and board regulated business requirements.• Ariba Sourcing Tool for delivering the best-in-class hardware and software materials and services at the most prudent available pricing.• Manage all phases and lifecycle of Outline Contract management, assignment processing and vendor management and claims avoidance including regulatory compliance, risk control/management.• Work directly with vendors to ensure materials and services are delivered as scoped and addressed any service issues.