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Title: Sr Mgr Procurement & Contracts

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida - Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT:

The Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager is a highly experienced and strategically oriented individual. This senior leadership role has responsibility to oversee the strategic sourcing & category management processes, manage complex procurement activities, and develop and implement cost-saving strategies. Responsible for building and maintaining long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers while leading and mentoring a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in procurement, sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management (SRM), and leadership to drive process improvements and contribute to the company's overall success.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Team Leadership and Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of procurement managers and professionals, ensuring high performance, development, and growth within the department.
• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Oversee end-to-end procurement and sourcing strategies for key categories, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, market trends, and best practices.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supplier Performance Monitoring & Contract Negotiation: Build, develop, and sustain strong, long-term relationships with suppliers and business partners, ensuring mutually beneficial partnerships. Address supplier performance issues, resolve conflicts, and manage supplier risks effectively. Monitor and evaluate supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and proactively addressing performance issues. Lead high-level negotiations and manage contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms, competitive pricing, and conditions to meet the company’s strategic goals.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Operations, Finance, Legal) to ensure procurement needs are met efficiently and effectively across the organization.
• Policy & Process Development: Lead the development and execution of procurement policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring compliance with both internal and external requirements.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze procurement data to track performance, identify trends, and make recommendations for continuous improvement and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Innovation, Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization: Drive innovation within the procurement team, identifying and implementing new sourcing strategies, technologies, and methodologies to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness. Implement cost-reduction strategies, optimize supplier relationships, and identify opportunities for value creation while meeting budgetary and financial targets.
• Market & Industry Awareness: Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and emerging procurement best practices to ensure the company remains competitive and agile in its sourcing strategies.

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Preferred: Master’s Degree

LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:

Preferred: Proficiency in procurement software and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba, GEP, Coupa) and Microsoft Office Suite. Professional certifications are a plus (APICS, NCMA, ISM, etc.).

Experience:

Required: A minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:

Required: 5 years in a leadership or managerial role

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Required: Expertise in supplier relationship management (SRM), including developing and maintaining strong supplier partnerships and managing supplier performance. Deep knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies, and supplier management. Extensive experience leading complex procurement processes, negotiating high-value contracts, and achieving favorable terms. Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams effectively. Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions and identify opportunities for process optimization. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment and manage multiple priorities with a strategic focus.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Speaks up on Safety, Health and the Environment
• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Develops People and Teams
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary * 401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off * Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage * Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS

Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.
TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.