DGM - IT Procurement

Why Work at Rehlko

We have met today's energy needs while planning for tomorrow's for over 100 years. Beginning with the first modern generator, the Rehlko Automatic Power & Light, launched in 1920, Rehlko has been an innovative leader in energy resilience.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, clean energy solutions, and much more that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers.

Our priorities are global: the stability from steady energy sources and reliable back-ups. The power to be able to harness energy, and the freedom of not being dependent on an aging centralized grid. The confidence that clean energy solutions offer when it comes to a sustainable world, and the commitment to keep innovating towards greater impact.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future

Why You Will Love This Job
BASIC FUNCTION
Responsible for optimizing IT spend globally, at a corporate level, for all business units. Accountable for key supplier selection decisions within category, working closely with the IT team. Prepares RFPs and evaluates supplier proposals to determine the best overall solution based upon total cost of ownership. Responsible for contractual negotiations within category. Relies on extensive industry knowledge, experience, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Responsible for setting performance objectives and strategy within category.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support strategic project execution to achieve best outcomes for IT delivery & cost efficiencies
• Plan and manage the approach to agreement renewals
• Cross-functional RFx development, roll-out, and evaluation; including supplier selection, proposal analysis, and negotiation
• Raise demand management considerations to ensure effective and efficient spending
• Identify contractual needs and establish agreements that accommodate
• Support (and contribute to) internal stakeholder timelines and budgets

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS
Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to Strategic Sourcing Manager (IT/Telecom)
• Supervisory responsibility: N/A

Organization Relationships

• Reports into Indirect Procurement (Operations) with close partnership of Vendor Management Office (IT)

External Business Relationships

• Interfaces with all IT/telecom vendors, with respect to any services & products provided to Rehlko.

Required Competencies
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Business/Technology

• Contract Proficiency

• Strong understanding of business and legal interpretations of contract T&Cs

• Proficient in working with Domestic & International Law
• Proven ability to manage complex / sophisticated commercial agreements

• Comfortable operating with a high degree of independence on contract negotiations

• Collaboration

• Understanding potential differing needs between Internal & External customers.

• Consistently exceed customer expectations by dealing with internal complexities across multiple business units in a manner invisible to customers

• Negotiation

• Capable of creating pre-negotiation strategy

• Experienced in negotiating/managing IT spend.
• Ability to negotiate with varying degrees of leverage, utilize advanced financial techniques, and build market comparable cost analysis.

• Skilled in Analysis of cost structures related to marketing products and services

• Continuous Improvement

• Solution-oriented, takes ownership in the resolution of recurring problems

• Skilled in implementing continuous improvement opportunities within the supply base
• Actively support change opportunities to maximize personal, departmental, and/or company performance

Interpersonal

• Approach

• Strong drive for results

• Able to operate in a self-directed manner
• Able to manage priorities with limited oversight, and drive progress with due urgency where appropriate

• Comfortable and effective working through ambiguity

• Communication

• Articulate departmental vision and goals, creating atmosphere of open communication

• Strong presentation and effective communication skills

• Ability to simplify complex activities when communicating with C-level leaders and peers

• Collaboration

• Strong ability to influence relationships

• Identify and maintain critical relationships

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, IT or related subject.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience and 3 years of IT purchasing experience
• Significant experience leading negotiations and contract management with agencies of all sizes
• Strongly preferred: experience utilizing supplier management and contract management systems (Ariba or similar), SAP, ServiceNow

About Us
Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more?"

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.

Our Values
Curiosity
– Seek, learn, share

Trust
– Go farther together

Pace
– Focus to go faster

Excellence
– Find the win every day