Contracts Manager jobs at NiSource

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General Job Title: Manager, Materials Management Job Code: OA0455 Supervises Directly: Yes New or Revised: Revised Regular or At-Will: At-Will Date Last Revised: 2/12/2025 Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt Compensation Approval Signature: Union/ Non-Union: Non-Union Department Name and Division: Procurement-Material Management; Finance and Procurement Salary Schedule: Non-Union Salary Range Cost Center Code: 301006 Grade: NU18 Essential Position: No Reports To: Senior Manager, Materials Management EEO Code: Officials and Administrators Work Format In-Person Who We Are & What We Do: At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day-exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner. Role Description: The Manager, Materials Management, is responsible for the overall data analytics and administrative services conducted within materials management for maintenance and service parts for DC Water operations. Functional responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the integration between the CMS and the ERP systems at DC Water; the Item Master within the CMS, inventory planning, management and control; supplier and contract management; purchasing and purchase order management; and facilitating the completion of the payment process for Materials Management's purchase orders. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Conducts daily monitoring, editing and quality assurance of data entered into the DCW Item Master. Verifies the proper functioning of the CMS and ERP integration, collaborating with IT and the financial systems team to identify and resolve any system outages. Manage and maintain all maintenance and services parts procurement processes. Oversee the development and maintenance of a supply base sufficient to support current and future operational needs. Ensure that the parts and supplier databases are complete and, accurate including listing of parts, parts information, supplier capability and pricing. Manage maintenance and service parts purchases and contracts. Manage inventory planning and budgeting. Convert the requirements from maintenance and planners to an inventory level, deployment and flow plan. Translate the inventory plan to an inventory budget and purchase plan. Manage supplier development. Manage supplier quality processes including new vendor qualifications audits as well as surveillance audits of active suppliers. Manage supplier corrective action request and resolutions. Oversee the maintenance of an approved supplier/subcontractor list. Manage all contract administration actions within Materials Management; coordinate, plan, and implement acquisition strategy for all Materials Management procurements. Develop and implement effective policies and procedures aimed at achieving the Materials Department's mission and goals related to supply chain management to include Purchasing operations. Maintain a close relationship with the Engineering, Waste Water Treatment and Customer Care Departments to ensure effective Bill of Material and spare parts lists. Develop and maintain Materials Department procedures and work instructions. Develop and maintain data for key performance indicators to demonstrate effectiveness of Materials Department processes and to provide data for analysis to drive process improvement. Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations. Demonstrate the ability to create and execute plans to improve the situation. Evaluate employee performance for all direct reports and submit required performance appraisals. Serve as a major contributor in the development and implementation of ERP, Supply Chain software and Asset Management System improvements. Perform other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Senior Materials Manager. Supervisory Responsibilities: Provide daily planning, administration and management of his/her area of responsibility. Individually, or through subordinates, ensure the selection, assignment, supervision, promotion, discipline and training of personnel within the area of responsibility. Key Working Relationships: Interact with DC Water managers and supervisors, outside agency, officials, contractors and suppliers, etc. Maintain strong working relationships with senior staff in other DCW departments. Skills & Qualifications: The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided. Required Skills & Qualifications Required Experience: Seven (7) years of progressive experience in supply chain management and operations management. Demonstrated experience in Oracle Cloud ERP, City Works and MAXIMO. Experience will include system management and improvement. Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Materials Management, Logistics' or related field from an accredited college or university. Required Skills: Strong management and team leadership skills with the ability to develop strong support for change with all levels of internal and external organizations. Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, including subordinates, peers and superiors. Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills. Skills shall include presentations to upper-level management. Project management and team leadership skills in a multi-location environment, inclusive of three (3) years of supervisory experience Working knowledge of inventory management systems and purchasing/planning systems. Exhibit a comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated success in management of complex supplier relationships. Proficiency in MS office suite including Excel, Word and Teams and other necessary, applicable software programs, including systems management software. Required Licenses & Certifications: N/A Required Languages: English Physical Requirements: Subject to noise, vibration and hazards generated from a variety of physical conditions. Subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as dust, mist, grease, inclement weather and poor ventilation. Ability to work on hard surfaces, stand, stoop, bend, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Ability to lift and carry supplies, materials, and equipment that weigh up to 60 lbs. Preferred Skills & Qualifications Preferred Experience: N/A Preferred Education Requirements: Prefer a Master's degree or completed graduate studies or other accredited study In Supply Chain, Logistics or Materials Management. APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCMP) is preferred. Preferred Skills: N/A *The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities. Your Experience at DC Water: At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life's most precious resource in the nation's capital. Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community. Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values-accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing. Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees' individuality and unique contributions. Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email ************************* .

The Sourcing Manager is responsible for building and maintaining a roster of Service Partners to provide specialized services throughout the company's service area. These Service Partners provide commercial landscape maintenance, commercial snow and ice management, and other services as required by our clients. The Sourcing Manager is accountable for understanding the needs of the business, developing sourcing goals and campaigns to meet those goals, maintain a robust pipeline of prospects and active Service Partners, and maintaining records of Service Partners' KPI's and performance metrics. Sourcing Manager Responsibilities Source, vet and manage Service Partners with an emphasis on certified, diverse businesses Personally place outbound calls, conduct screening meetings, and position new Service Partner prospects for follow up with the appropriate member(s) of the Operations Team Manage seasonal and/or contract Sourcing Specialists Maintain Service Partner sourcing database Maintain Service Partner KPI and Performance Metric database Establish and maintain an active presence on LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms Attend networking events, industry trade shows and other events where Service Partner relationships can be started or developed Build and maintain positive relationships with all support departments and functions Work closely with internal teams to understand current and future sourcing needs Support, promote, and employ the Outworx Mission, Vision and Values in interactions with employees and customers Maintain an environment that complies with company policies as well as OSHA, Federal, State and Local regulations and laws Other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organizational values Sourcing Manager Requirements Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Ability to quickly learn systems such as Salesforce, Gatekeeper, Tipalti and others Excellent communicator-able to manage a high volume of communications with internal partners and Service Partners Willingness to work prolonged hours and an irregular schedule, particularly during peak periods Accurately track and manage multiple projects simultaneously Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve complex problems Motivated, ability to flourish with minimal guidance Able to effectively lead seasonal and contract sourcing specialists as needed Bachelor's degree preferred/comparable experience considered Snow and Ice Management or Commercial Landscape Management experience required, preferably both Travel of approximately 10%-15% Physical Requirements: Walk, sit or stand for long periods of time Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less, working on computer screen for long periods of time Outworx Group and its family of companies is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at ************ or ******************* Company Benefits We offer our benefits eligible associates a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental & vision insurance, a 401k plan with company match, basic life insurance, disability & accidental death, short- and long-term disability, along with additional voluntary products. We also offer accrued paid or sick time off to eligible associates in accordance with Federal, State and local legislation. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, seasonal or casual. Benefits eligibility is determined by local and federal legislation including, but not exclusively, ACA & ERISA guidelines.