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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Duties and Responsibilties of Job: Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what\'s next in energy. When our employees say \"I am energy\", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That\'s why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Our Clean Energy Blueprint is a roadmap to accelerate our transition to renewable energy - something that has become especially important as we work to sustain the economic and environmental health of the communities we serve! Join our team in this exciting role as a Category Management II. This position is responsible for supporting our growing community solar and customer hosted programs. In this role you will integrate internal client initiatives, strategy, and business direction with a focus on cultivating strategic partnerships with clients and vendors to create value by advancing business objectives. You also will work with supply chain contract management and business performance teams to execute projects, assess business requirements, and develop strategic plans for ongoing sourcing needs. The ideal candidate will have experience with solar panels, metals, energy storage, substations and/or construction projects. This is a hybrid-remote position reporting to the Madison, WI or Cedar Rapids, IA office. Candidates must reside in Wisconsin or Iowa. What you will do * Supports supply chain relationship, resource, and portfolio management functions. * Issues and evaluates strategic request for information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP). * Supports a program to evaluate new and existing vendors as well as their products and services to create synergy across business organizations. * Develops strategic portfolio management plans to implement value creation both through decreasing costs-via improved vendor selection and management, as well as process efficiencies-and increasing top-line growth. * Works on cross-functional teams to effectively engage key stakeholders to best advance supply chain initiatives that support Alliant Energy\'s strategic objectives. * Facilitates routine business review meetings with clients and key suppliers. * Supports the development and implementation of strategic plans for ongoing client sourcing needs. * Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy\'s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities. Education Requirements * Bachelor\'s Degree Business Administration, Purchasing or Supply Chain Preferred * Certification(s): Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation is preferred. Required Experience * 5 years of related experience in purchasing or supply chain. Key Skills * Business Negotiations Category Management Category Strategy Change Management Contract Lifecycle Management Contract Management Cost Analysis Cost Optimization Partnership Strategy Procurement Management Sourcing Strategies Stakeholder Management Supplier Management Supplier Selection Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Demonstrated cross-functional teamwork experience, including the ability to track and report project status from start to finish, as well as the ability to gain trust and conf To view the full job description please use the link below. https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjEzMTgxLjg3NzBAYWxsaWFudGVuZXJneWNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Onli e: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjEzMTgxLjg3NzBAYWxsaWFudGVuZXJneWNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t