JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! At AlliantEnergy, our purpose is to serve customers and build strongercommunities. We are passionate about powering beyond the marketchallenges of today, while powering what\'s next in energy. When ouremployees say \"I am energy\", it means they take pride in the work wedo when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We wantyou to be safe, happy and healthy. That\'s why we prioritize safety,offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensivehealth and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Our Clean EnergyBlueprint is a roadmap to accelerate our transition to renewableenergy - something that has become especially important as we work tosustain the economic and environmental health of the communities weserve! Join our team in this exciting role as a Category ManagementSpecialist II. This position is responsible for supporting our growingcommunity solar and customer hosted programs. In this role you willintegrate internal client initiatives, strategy, and business directionwith a focus on cultivating strategic partnerships with clients andvendors to create value by advancing business objectives. You also willwork with supply chain contract management and business performanceteams to execute projects, assess business requirements, and developstrategic plans for ongoing sourcing needs. The ideal candidate willhave experience with solar panels, metals, energy storage, substationsand/or construction projects. This is a hybrid-remote position reportingto the Madison, WI or Cedar Rapids, IA office. Candidates must reside inWisconsin or Iowa. What you will do * Supports supply chainrelationship, resource, and portfolio management functions. * Issuesand evaluates strategic request for information (RFI) and request forproposal (RFP). * Supports a program to evaluate new and existingvendors as well as their products and services to create synergy acrossbusiness organizations. * Develops strategic portfolio management plansto implement value creation both through decreasing costs-via improvedvendor selection and management, as well as process efficiencies-andincreasing top-line growth. * Works on cross-functional teams toeffectively engage key stakeholders to best advance supply chaininitiatives that support Alliant Energy\'s strategic objectives. *Facilitates routine business review meetings with clients and keysuppliers. * Supports the development and implementation of strategicplans for ongoing client sourcing needs. * Engages in other duties asneeded that support Alliant Energy\'s Values and helps deliver on ourPurpose to serve customers and build stronger communities. EducationRequirements * Bachelor\'s Degree Business Administration, Purchasingor Supply Chain Preferred * Certification(s): Certified PurchasingManager (CPM), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation ispreferred. Required Experience * 5 years of related experience inpurchasing or supply chain. Key Skills * Business Negotiations CategoryManagement Category Strategy Change Management Contract LifecycleManagement Contract Management Cost Analysis Cost OptimizationPartnership Strategy Procurement Management Sourcing StrategiesStakeholder Management Supplier Management Supplier Selection Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities * Demonstrated cross-functional teamworkexperience, including the ability to track and report project statusfrom start to finish, as well as the ability to gain tru To view thefull job description please use the link below.https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjk1NDE1Ljg3NzBAYWxsaWFudGVuZXJneWNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid YmJnZW5lcmljLjk1NDE1Ljg3NzBAYWxsaWFudGVuZXJneWNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t