You will be trusted to:

- Applies market analysis and industry intelligence to implement category strategies to drive value and quality for LCRA.
- Drafts, negotiates and administers purchase contracts that capture cost savings, mitigate risk and satisfy compliance with LCRA policies and applicable statutes.
- Builds, maintains and leverages supplier relationships to create a competitive purchasing advantage for LCRA.
- Develops key stakeholder relationships to ensure category strategy alignment with overall procurement and business objectives.

You qualify with:

- Six 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 procuring goods, commodities and services using a strategic sourcing process
- Experience identifying and deploying a category strategy
- Experience independently drafting, negotiating and executing purchase contracts
- Experience leveraging and improving supplier performance
- Experience developing and managing stakeholder relationships
- Understanding of materials planning, inventory management and logistics

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.