Sourcing Manager I- Supply Chain

Position Overview

As a Sourcing Manager I at Oncor, you will provide leadership, expertise, and support for a broad range of responsibilities in Supply Chain that may include Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Supplier Relationship Management. The Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Supplier Relationship Management organization is structured to minimize supply risk by driving value for Oncor and ensuring that the key functions of the Sourcing Lifecycle are executed successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, manage and motivate a team of Buyers and Sr. Buyers managing categories through Strategic Sourcing, Procurement and Supplier Relationship.
• Consolidate information and report on team progress, risk areas and requests support to ensure continuity of supply.
• Interact and promote close team interaction with business units to ensure their supply needs are met.
• Act with the bigger picture in mind (strategic context).
• Promote team innovation and problem solving.
• Communicate effectively in an executive environment.
• Contribute to developing strategic growth and value delivery options.
• Implement employee development plans, performance appraisals, salary administration and schedule/conduct employee training sessions.
• Manage and support supplier sourcing and selection process, including RFP development, pre-bid supplier conferences, evaluation of suppliers, and supplier selection.
• Manage team engagement within Oncor and externally to develop strategic sourcing plans and business intelligence.
• Develop supplier evaluation and scoring methodology to be used during supplier selection.
• Lead supplier contract negotiations in partnership with key Oncor participants.
• Utilize sourcing and procurement expertise to expand the base of qualified suppliers, when appropriate.
• Manage and support contract development and execution process, including developing terms and conditions, coordinating with key Oncor participants on contract documentation, and managing internal stakeholder reviews for contract execution.
• Develop a communications and reporting strategy to ensure that key Oncor participants are kept informed.
• Coordinate the review, communication, and management of upcoming contract expirations.
• Monitor contract spend and proactively communicate upcoming limits to avoid exceeding contractual spend.
• Track and manage insurance requirements for both new and existing suppliers.
• Actively support and promote Oncor's supplier diversity program.
• Implement a disciplined approach in managing contract compliance, supplier performance, agreement governance, and ongoing supplier development.
• Manage the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process by clearly defining roles and responsibilities.
• Formalize and manage periodic supplier segmentation, contract performance reviews, supplier risk assessments, and measurement of supplier performance related to contractual terms and conditions.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in sourcing, procurement, and/or contract management preferred.
• Strong experience in managing suppliers across various contractual and service level commitments including business and consulting professional services, information technology/telecom, and/or specialized business programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related fields of study.
• MBA degree and/or Certifications or Professional Credentials in Supply Chain.

Benefits & Perks

• Annual incentive program
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and access other wellbeing resources
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• 401k match for student debt program
• Cash balance pension plan
• Adoption Assistance
• Mental health resources
• Employee resource groups
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive vacation policy, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, and appliance purchase plan