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Dominion Energy

Regulated utility delivering electricity and gas

Category Management Specialist

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeGlen Allen, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5–6 years of related experience.
  • Exposure to customer business processes and objectives.
  • Basic understanding of business cost drivers.
  • General knowledge of assigned categories such as integrated supplies, inventory, and materials.
  • Strong communication skills to articulate business cases clearly and develop effective presentations.
  • Analytical skills to create financial targets, conduct spend analysis, build Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models, and capture TCO data.
  • Ability to develop detailed project plans and provide project reporting.
  • Ability to support development of a structured negotiation strategy under the guidance of the Category Management Consultant.
  • A bachelor's degree is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of the preferred education level. Preferred disciplines are Business Administration, Economics, or Supply Chain Management; other disciplines may be substituted.

Responsibilities

  • Perform TCO analyses and support execution of TCO savings initiatives.
  • Support development of strategic plans for assigned spend categories.
  • Engage proactively with business unit customers on strategic sourcing goals, category strategies, initiatives, and savings targets.
  • Participate in formulating sourcing strategies and support development of negotiation strategies.
  • Lead and execute savings initiatives.
  • Communicate initiative updates and savings targets to Supply Chain leaders.
  • Analyze relevant markets and assess cost impacts of market events for assigned spend categories.
  • Maintain supplier lists for assigned spend categories and build partnerships with strategic suppliers.
  • Work with suppliers and business unit users to resolve implementation issues associated with assigned categories.
  • Develop and maintain category strategies, sourcing roadmaps, and implementation plans aligned with business unit objectives.
  • Monitor supplier performance, contract compliance, service levels, and key performance indicators, and work with suppliers to implement corrective actions and continuous-improvement opportunities.
  • Engage business unit customers and cross-functional stakeholders to align strategic sourcing goals, category strategies, sourcing initiatives, and value targets with business objectives.
  • Participate in developing sourcing strategies and lead or support competitive sourcing events, supplier evaluations, negotiation strategies, and contract development.
  • Travel as needed to meet with business unit customers and suppliers, up to one week per month.

About the Company

Dominion Energy

Regulated utility delivering electricity and gas

Dominion Energy is a regulated utility that supplies electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across eight states, with a focus on Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Its generation mix includes nuclear, solar, coal, natural gas, and hydro, supporting a reliable and affordable energy supply while adding cleaner sources over time. The company operates under public regulation, differentiating itself through a diversified energy portfolio and a focus on reliability, price stability, and a gradual shift toward cleaner energy via renewables and extended nuclear licenses. Its goal is to deliver dependable energy at reasonable prices while expanding capacity and advancing cleaner energy in the future.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Founded
1983

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