You will be trusted to:

- Perform advanced market analysis and industry intelligence research, conduct benchmarking inquiries and remain abreast of market developments
- Synthesize internal and external data to present reports that mitigate risk and improve decision making, value and cost savings
- Conduct sourcing events for complex, high risk, high spend categories
- Deploy expert techniques and aid the department in overall strategy development
- Mentor colleagues with less experience and direct the work of other staff members
- Serve as a subject matter expert in strategic sourcing

You qualify with:

- Nine or more years of experience in procurement, vendor management or project management or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in business, supply management, finance, economics or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

You are a great fit with:

- Experience deploying a category strategy to source and procure complex goods, commodities or services
- Experience independently drafting, negotiating and administering high volume purchase contracts
- Experience leveraging and improving supplier performance
- Experience developing and managing stakeholder relationships
- Understanding of materials planning, inventory management and logistics
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.