Category Management Supervisor
- Summary
King County's Finance and Business Operations is looking for a new and innovative people leader to become our new Category Management Supervisor (Financial Services Administrator). This position manages a diverse staff of Buyers/Contract Specialist engaged in the development of procurement strategies for assigned categories at all levels, ensuring cost-effective results, and ethical procurement practices.
This position will work closely with the Chief Procurement Officer and other Procurement and Payables supervisors to ensure continuous operations of the Procurement & Payables Section, including working with several support systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, and other databases.
ABOUT FINANCE AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS DIVISION (FBOD)
The Finance and Business Operations Division (FBOD) of Department of Executive Services (DES) provides critical financial and payroll business functions to King County and local government agencies to advance the financial stewardship goal of exercising sound financial management and building King County's long-term fiscal strength. FBOD is comprised of five sections: Financial Management; Treasury; Procurement and Payables; Business Development and Contracts Compliance; and Benefits, Payroll and Retirement.
FBOD is the central business owner for the following countywide financial value streams: budget to report; hire to retire; billing to cash; procure to pay; and assess to collect. A value stream is a coordinated set of activities involving multiple organizations that results in services or outputs to customers. FBOD's role as a central business owner is to provide expertise and leadership for standardizing and streamlining the flow of services/outputs through each value stream for the benefit of customers.
To learn more about FBOD and Procurement and Payables Section, please visit our website at: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/finance-business-operations.aspx.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only county in the United States named after one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, Martin Luther King, Jr. County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and the Category Management Supervisor has a strong role in advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to at advance regional change.
ABOUT KING COUNTY (GREATER SEATTLE METRO AREA)
King County has a very strong and resilient economy and an environment where people and businesses can thrive. Located on Puget Sound in Washington State, and covering 2,134 square miles, King County is nearly twice as large as the average county in the United States. With more than 2 million people, it also ranks as the 13th most populous county in the nation.
King County is comprised of 39 cities and is truly an international destination, with over 100 languages spoken in the region and 30 million visitors annually. King County is home to the City of Seattle, suburban cities, small towns, islands, and rural communities, as well as forests, bodies of water, and farmlands.
Cities within King County frequently appear on "Best Places to Live" lists and it is #4 on the Forbes "The Best Places for Business and Careers" List. Many King County communities have highly rated schools, nationally recognized restaurants, vibrant recreation, and numerous cultural opportunities. Housing options range from easy-to-access islands, downtown high-rises, and distinct Seattle neighborhoods to suburban developments that boast walkable amenities.
KEY DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTATIONS
Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, the Category Management Supervisor leads the work unit in achieving strategic and tactical objectives, assisting with high-profile acquisitions, preparing contracts and developing customer-oriented plans that are consistent with policy and strategic goals.
This position will:
- Analyze category market attributes such as the number of suppliers, competitiveness, logistics, technology, criticality, market complexity, alternative products, etc. Engage internal customers to fully understand the impact of each category on the operation.
- Continuously gather and maintain pertinent key supplier and market intelligence for assigned categories, such as financial performance, business activities, negotiation history, cost drivers, and supplier performance in order to support effective decision making, negotiation planning, and to reduce supply chain risk.
- Negotiate, develop, and manage supply agreements for assigned categories. Identify opportunities to lower costs through negotiation strategy development and process improvement initiatives.
- Effectively support the supplier performance evaluation and development process with key stakeholders. Facilitate the engagement of suppliers to assist in the action plan to improve the total cost of ownership.
- Carry out policies regarding procurement practices, standards, and ethical conduct to ensure a fair, effective, and competitive sourcing process throughout the organization.
- Direct and shape systems that supports continuous improvement (LEAN) and embraces equity and social justice for employees;
- Foster a culture of innovation and sustained change with a strong sense of how to develop and offer new products and services;
- Leverage the County's information and business intelligence systems to drive operational improvements with a focus on performance, measurement, and accountability; and
- Utilize internal and external resources, technology, and continuous improvement techniques to report metrics, improve processes, create more capacity, and deliver greater value to our customers and community.
- Have strong knowledge of contractual techniques, methods of contracting and selection factors to plan appropriate strategies to procure complex requirements.
- Have a record of successfully managing, developing, and/or implementing strategic initiatives, policies, and systems to achieve these outcomes.
- Be effective negotiators with the skill to manage complex and difficult contracts, contract modifications and claims, and able to maintain business equity when working with multiple stakeholders.
- Be customer-focused and comfortable advising and partnering with other county staff.
- Able to manage complex projects including scoping and organizing resources, developing work programs, and facilitating multi-disciplinary teams.
- Be an excellent people leader. Have strategies and ideas to continue to build on a culture of employee engagement which supports the development, learning, coaching, and team building necessary for the workforce of the future.
- Be able to persevere and adapt as required, while working in a multi-faceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, procurement of certification(s) (CPSM, CPPB, etc.,) or designation as a Federal Acquisition Professional certified to Level II is highly desirable.
- Have any combination of education or experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
HOW TO APPLY
This exciting opportunity is open to all applicants. A King County Application is required. We highly suggest that you include a resume and cover letter with your submission. First consideration will go to applications received by December 14, 2020.
Please apply online at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs. Contact Andrés Boyer at aboyer@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-8388 for questions. Connect with me on LinkedIn!
Temporary Telecommuting Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed remotely, at least through July 5, 2021 in compliance with King County’s telecommuting mandate. It is possible that the work will be primarily performed remotely on an ongoing basis after July 5, 2021. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a County worksite. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer.
To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.- Supplemental Information
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01Are you applying to this position as a Priority Placement Program Participant And Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. AND The position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
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02If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoffRequired Question