Procurement Manager, Vegetation Management
Hybrid (San Ramon or Oakland, California)
Full-Time, Permanent
We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of strategic programs within Vegetation Management Procurement.
This role is critical in driving operational efficiency, strengthening supplier performance, and enhancing collaboration across business units and external partners.
As a strategic leader, you will oversee critical vendor relationships, shape category planning, and partner closely with Line of Business (LOB), Strategic Sourcing, and Materials teams.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in procurement or program management, proven experience influencing stakeholders, and a strong track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a recognized subject matter expert, representing in regulatory and industry forums.
- Lead major cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives from planning through execution.
- Define, measure, and report on program goals, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives.
- Drive collaboration across departments to deliver consistent, aligned program outcomes.
- Leverage enterprise resources and partnerships to achieve strategic procurement goals.
- Organize and lead cross-utility project teams, influencing regulatory, utility, and industry decisions.
- Identify and resolve complex business challenges with innovative, data-driven solutions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders in Finance, IT, Operations, and Business Units to align strategies.
- Apply industry knowledge and data insights to inform and accelerate decision-making.
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years in procurement, supply chain, strategic program management, or consulting.Prior experience in a Vegetation Management or utility environmentExperience with land clearing, right-of-way preparation, large-scale landscaping tied to new infrastructure (e.g., clearing for new transmission lines).Experience in leading sourcing teams with more than $500 million in spend.Bachelor s degree or equivalent professional experience.Strong business acumen with the ability to influence strategic decisions and drive improvements.Proven ability to engage and influence senior leadership through clear insights and recommendations.Experience leading large-scale, complex procurement initiatives.Skilled in building compelling business cases in dynamic and highly regulated environmentPreferred Qualifications
Master s degree in Business or related field.Professional certifications such as PMP, Change Management (Prosci, ADKAR), or Lean Six Sigma.