Procurement Market Intelligence, Expert

Clear background, drug test, and education check are required. Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Position Title: 3717-Procurement Market Intelligence, Expert
Location: Oakland, CA
Pay Rate: $122,000 to $147,000
Contract Duration: FTE
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland

The Procurement Market Intelligence Expert is a strategic, data‑driven professional responsible for delivering deep market insights and analytics to enhance procurement decision‑making. The role focuses on leveraging data analytics, market research, and advanced modeling techniques to drive procurement excellence, support category strategy, and mitigate supply risks. The individual collects and analyzes internal and external market data, monitors industry trends, and provides actionable intelligence to inform sourcing strategies, risk management, and cost optimization initiatives.

The focus is on data‑driven decision‑making across the organization. The role requires analytical expertise, business acumen, and communication skills to translate complex data into strategic recommendations that drive competitive advantage and procurement efficiency. This is a hybrid position, working from a remote office and Oakland.

Reports to the Procurement Market Intelligence Senior Manager.

• Demonstrate in‑depth understanding of industry trends, supplier markets, commodity pricing, and geopolitical factors that impact procurement.
• Maintain good relationships with internal stakeholders and serve as liaison on procurement intelligence & analytics.
• Share knowledge of industry activities, the California wholesale electricity market, and market participants; provide insights to support sourcing strategies and analytics.
• Lead stakeholder initiatives, including assisting junior team members with comments and presentations.
• Create executive‑level presentations and deep‑Dive position and strategy papers.
• Support ad hoc analyses of electric procurement issues; lead spend analysis, total‑cost‑of‑ownership modeling, and should‑cost analysis to support sourcing decisions.
• Act as an internal expert with other business lines; develop, lead, and manage complex market intelligence and analytics programs.
• Lead preparation of reports to management and filings to regulatory agencies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Engineering, Math, or Economics preferred.
• Advanced degree desirable.
• 10+ years of experience in Procurement, Procurement Analytics, Market Intelligence, or related fields.
• Strategic Sourcing and/or Category Management experience.
• Experience in a global procurement environment, with knowledge of diverse supplier markets and geopolitical influences.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to solve abstract problems, attention to detail.
• Well‑developed computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Persuasive communication of complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Broad industry and market expertise and ability to apply advanced knowledge to wide‑ranging issues.
• In‑depth knowledge of CAISO tariffs and practices or other organized electric markets.
• Ability to solve complex problems and take a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
• Ability to work independently with guidance on only the most complex projects.
• Integrates industry knowledge into business practices and decision making.
• Ability to manage cross‑functional projects or initiatives.
• Ability to act as a team lead and provide direction to less experienced employees.
• Expertise in market intelligence tools (e.g., Beroe, Gartner, Bloomberg, etc.).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Experience with procurement and ERP systems (e.g., SAP Ariba).

We encourage Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Disabled individuals to apply for this position if qualified. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

Submit your resume in a Word document with the month and year of employment for each previous position to ; include “3717-Procurement Market Intelligence, Expert” in the email subject line.

Job posted date: 1/14/2026