Sr Mgr Procurement & Contracts

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:…