Director, ESD Procurement Business Partner

Requisition ID # 168724 

Job Category: Procurement / Supply Chain 

Job Level: Director/Chief

Business Unit: Engineering, Planning & Strategy

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

The Procurement organization is the functional lead for the procurement of materials and services at Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The department collaborates with internal clients and suppliers managing more than $12 billion of company spend annually to develop mutually beneficial total value solutions for goods and services. The department provides the following services to internal clients: procurement of goods and services, strategic sourcing and cost savings, category management, supplier relationship management, execution and outreach, compliance management, ongoing procurement field support and management of the source to pay cycle. 

Position Summary

Director, ESD (Enterprise Service Delivery) Procurement Business Partner role is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving alignment between Business Unit (BU) priorities and enterprise-wide procurement strategies. Acting as a trusted business partner, the Director engages directly with BU leadership to understand evolving needs, influence sourcing strategies, and ensure Procurement delivers initiative-taking, value-driven solutions.

Serving as the primary liaison between the BUs and the broader Procurement organization, the Director plays a key role in strategic planning, category alignment, and cross-functional collaboration. This includes leading Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to ensure continued alignment and accountability across stakeholders.

In close collaboration with Sourcing Category Leaders and the Procurement Centers of Excellence, the Director supports the development and execution of both near-term sourcing initiatives and long-term strategic plans. As a senior member of the Procurement leadership team, the Director contributes to building a high-performing, resilient Procurement organization—focused on operational excellence, innovation, and delivering sustainable

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory. 

Reporting Relationship

The Director, ESD Procurement Business Partner will report to the Senior Director, Electric and Vegetation Procurement.

Job Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of long-term procurement strategies that align with enterprise and ESD & Corporate Services objectives, ensuring consistent value creation through supplier optimization, risk mitigation, operational efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Drive annual strategic and operational planning, including setting performance targets, aligning procurement goals with business unit priorities, and measuring outcomes through robust KPI tracking and reporting frameworks.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to ESD & Corporate Services executive leadership (VPs and Sr. Directors), actively contributing to leadership forums, strategic planning sessions, and business reviews.
• Develop and manage integrated demand forecasts, sourcing strategies, and contract pipelines in collaboration with Business Units and Category Managers.
• Oversee enterprise-level procurement programs, including Customer Procurement Plans, Supplier Performance Scorecards, and the strategic management of the Savings Funnel, ensuring alignment to financial objectives and corporate value targets.
• Validate and track supplier cost savings in partnership with Finance to ensure realized value flows to the bottom line and supports PG&E’s financial goals.

Procurement Support

• Deliver strategic insights through advanced spend analysis, market cost modeling, and benchmarking to support data-driven decision-making and value proposition development.
• Drive collaboration with Strategic Sourcing and Category Management to develop and operationalize comprehensive category strategies that address BU needs and future demand.
• Shape negotiation strategies and lead executive-level supplier engagements, ensuring commercial terms optimize cost, minimize risk, and enable innovation.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management, ensuring end-to-end compliance, risk controls, performance tracking, and continuous supplier improvement.
• Serve as a center of excellence for procurement knowledge, mentoring staff and contributing to talent development, succession planning, and capability building across Supply Chain and Procurement functions.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Legal, Risk, and BU stakeholders to align sourcing efforts with broader enterprise strategies and regulatory obligations.

Governance & Policy

• Set the strategic direction for Procurement Governance across ESD & Corporate Services, ensuring consistency, transparency, and accountability in sourcing activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement policies, standard operating procedures, and contractual frameworks in line with regulatory changes, legal standards, and industry best practices.
• Lead the implementation of standardized contract language and new supplier compliance requirements, ensuring seamless adoption across business units and functions.
• Ensure alignment between procurement governance and enterprise compliance frameworks, including internal audit readiness, regulatory filings, and external reporting.

Business Operations

• Provide strategic leadership across procurement operations, including resource planning, organizational development, vendor oversight, and digital transformation initiatives that support a high-performing, future-ready Procurement organization.
• Collaborate with Procurement leadership to design and implement enterprise-level operating models and strategic business plans that enhance efficiency, compliance, and value delivery.
• Champion benchmarking and external collaboration with peer utilities and industry forums to continuously evaluate and adopt best-in-class procurement practices.
• Lead the development and execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles, integrating performance insights into strategic planning and stakeholder communications.
• Oversee Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for ESD & Corporate Services categories, including planning and facilitation of Executive Business Reviews and performance deep-dives.
• Manage third-party performance through structured reporting, KPIs, and corrective action plans, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with contractual obligations.
• Ensure contract deliverables are met and validated, including compliance with Statements of Work (SOWs), service level agreements (SLAs), and defined KPIs.
• Develop and maintain visual management dashboards to provide executive visibility into partner performance, spend optimization, risk exposure, and contract compliance.
• Lead procurement controls and governance initiatives to strengthen supplier spend accountability, mitigate risk, and ensure timely contract execution and renewals.
• Foster a culture of cross-functional collaboration and transparent communication, serving as a trusted liaison between Procurement, business units, and key support functions.
• Identify opportunities for process automation, digital tools, and advanced analytics to optimize procurement operations and stakeholder engagement.

Background Qualifications

Minimum

• BA/BS in area of Economics, Business Finance or Supply Chain, or related experience.
• 10 years of total supply chain or finance-related industry experience.
• Project Management experience, Utility and non-Utility industry experience, Management Consulting experience, International Business / Sourcing Experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel 10–20% as required for business engagements.

Desired

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, procurement, or finance, with demonstrated success in enterprise-level planning and execution. With at least 5 years in a senior strategy or leadership role within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional initiatives and managing complex projects across business and functional domains.
• Strong understanding of supplier relationship management, contract management, and sourcing lifecycle practices.
• Experience working in both regulated (e.g., utility) and unregulated industries, with exposure to large capital and operational procurement environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with senior executives and influence without direct authority.
• Industry certifications such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CPSD (Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity), or equivalent.
• Formal project management training or certification (e.g., PMP); demonstrated experience managing enterprise-wide initiatives from planning through execution.
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement training preferred.
• Experience with international sourcing, shared services models, or management consulting highly desirable.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and financial acumen with the ability to translate business needs into sourcing strategies.
• Proven ability to lead through change, influence at all levels, and drive measurable results.

Leadership Qualities

PG&E expects its leaders to conduct themselves with the highest ethics and integrity and to embody specific leadership qualities.

Strategic Mindset

• Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
• Operates effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.

A Leader in the Community and Industry

• Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
• Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Demonstrates Safety Leadership

• A safety champion in words and deeds with respect to both employee and public safety.
• Creating and maintaining a speak up culture free of retaliation.

Influences and Inspires

• Using various- communications that convey a clear understanding of the needs of different audiences.
• Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related dynamics.

Optimizes Team Performance

• Building teams with a strong identity that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Creating a climate where people are developed and motivated to do their best to help the organization.

Values Inclusion and Respects Individual Differences

• Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Fiscally Responsible

• Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Leads Ethically and in a Compliant Manner

• Sponsoring and sustaining a high integrity speak-up corporate culture which prioritizes safety, compliance, and ethics.
• Building on necessary level of industry, company, and subject-matter expertise, including laws and regulations.

Provides a High Level of Customer Service

• Building strong customer relationships and delivering hometown, customer-centric solutions.

Compensation

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. 

We estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed within the reasonable compensation range (Bay Area range: $163,000 to $253,000; CA range: $155,000 to $240,000).  The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.  This leadership role is also eligible for an annual Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP) award, as well as the Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) grant.