PCGJP00004770 : (Agile1) Direct Hire not avail for ref

New Direct Hire role for PGE - Please shoot for compensation up to mid level - 160k - 175 ish ( this is direct hire, so please be sure if you choose to work this that you are first selecting contract high priority reqs and then this.)

Location Auburn CA - Hybrid schedule

This is a direct hire role, resources should live in the PGE Territory. ( I am asking if relocation is an option).

Thank you

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Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 4:10 PM
To: Jennifer Miller <Jennifer@mcgsf.net>
Subject: New Requisition submitted [Requisition ID: PCGJP00004770, Requisition Title: (Agile1) Direct Hire]

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Sourcing Portfolio Manager Spotlight Call – Job # PCGJP00004770

Overview

Keywords: Sourcing Portfolio Manager, Power Generation, Leadership, Communication

Key Takeaways

• Role Focus: The role centers on managing sourcing for diverse power generation assets with direct engagement with senior leadership.
  
• Candidate Requirements: Candidates must have executive presence, power generation knowledge, people leadership, and category management experience.
  
• Leadership Style: A hands-on, engaged, and proactive communicator who supports and leads the team without micromanaging is preferred.
  
• Challenges: Key challenges include limited supplier pools, complex sourcing needs, and ensuring clear communication and status updates.
  

Key Participants

• Ciara (AgileOne Enterprise crew): Host and facilitator
  
• Christine Zabe (Hiring Manager): Oversees Diablo Canyon, nuclear services contracts, and power generation portfolios
  
• Jay Reloj (PG&E Recruitment): Addressed recruitment logistics
  

Role Summary: Sourcing Portfolio Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Primary interface for PG&E’s power generation team, working in procurement but engaging directly with senior power generation leadership (e.g., VP, directors).
  
• Team management: Lead 4 category leaders (with potential for team growth via contractors).
  
• Scope: Sourcing for a diverse set of power generation assets, including hydro, natural gas, solar, and battery facilities.
  
• Location: Based primarily at Auburn Resource Center (power gen HQ), with some hybrid flexibility but expectation for significant in-office presence.
  

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications

• Executive presence: Ability to engage confidently with senior leaders.
  
• Power generation knowledge: Must understand basic power systems (e.g., transformers, turbines, generators) or have the ability to learn quickly.
  
• Example: Should not require basic explanations of equipment.
  
• People leadership: Demonstrated experience managing teams, ideally in a remote/distributed environment.
  
• Category management: Familiarity with competitive bidding, sourcing strategies, and supporting category leaders.
  

Preferred Experience

• Industry flexibility: Sourcing experience from other industries is welcome.
  
• Certifications: Not required, but MBA, Six Sigma, project management, SAP, or Lean experience are considered a plus.
  
• Example: Familiarity with Lean language is advantageous due to PG&E’s operating model.
  

Leadership & Communication

• Leadership style: Hands-on, engaged, not a micromanager; able to dive into workload projections and rebalance priorities.
  
• Example: Willing to work alongside the team to ensure progress.
  
• Communication: Strong “over-communicator” preferred; must provide proactive status updates and escalate issues without prompting.
  

Disqualifiers

• No people management experience
  
• No familiarity with power generation
  

Team Structure

• Current direct reports: 4 category leaders
  
• 2 tenured in category management
  
• 1 tenured at PG&E (contracts experience, new to category management)
  
• 1 new hire (energy industry, strong in category management, less PG&E experience)
  
• Growth: Team may expand via contract resources as project demands increase.
  

Performance Metrics

• 30/60/90 days: Measured by standard sourcing KPIs (value delivery, timeliness), with an emphasis on meeting deadlines due to operational urgency.
  

Challenges & Pain Points

• Supply chain risk: Limited supplier pool and market data for power generation components.
  
• Example: Unlike common commodities, sourcing for specialized powerhouse components is complex.
  
• Communication gaps: Previous incumbent struggled with providing clear status updates amid a heavy project load.
  
• Learning curve: Need to quickly understand work, key players, and incumbent supplier performance.
  

Additional Logistics

Relocation

• Relocation assistance: Available; expectation for timely transition to Auburn area.
  

Compensation

• Salary range: Up to $226,000 posted; preference to hire between minimum and midpoint for growth potential. Maximum only in exceptional cases.
  

Work Authorization

• H-1B transfer: Not typically considered for this role.
  

Q&A Highlights

• Red flags: No team leadership or power generation experience.
  
• Industry background: Open to candidates from other sectors.
  
• Certifications: Not mandatory but valued.
  
• Leadership style: Engaged, collaborative, non-micromanaging.
  
• Communication: Must be proactive and transparent.
  
• Incumbent transition: Current manager will stay until replacement is up to speed.
  
• Recurring challenges: Communication and status updates, supplier market limitations.
  
• Relocation and start: Flexibility, but prompt transition expected.
  
• Compensation flexibility: Room for negotiation, but not at the posted maximum.
  
• Visa sponsorship: Not standard for this role.
  

Conclusion

The ideal Sourcing Portfolio Manager will combine technical familiarity with power generation, hands-on leadership, and strong communication skills to manage a diverse, partly remote team and navigate complex sourcing challenges. The role is critical, with a focus on timely project delivery and effective stakeholder engagement.