Category Manager

About the role

Mesa Power Solutions is a fast-growing U.S. manufacturer delivering reliable, responsible power systems to industrial markets nationwide. We engineer and build advanced, sound-attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets designed to perform in the toughest environments. Backed by industry-leading service and real-time telemetry technology, we give our customers the confidence and visibility they need to keep critical operations running.

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off — including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement
• 100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident insurance
• Annual Evaluations with the opportunity for a pay increase based on performance

Employment Requirements

• Safety is a core value at Mesa. Positions identified as safety-sensitive require initial drug screening as a condition of employment, and employees in those roles may be subject to random testing in accordance with company policy.

Qualifications

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university. Preferred: Graduate Degree - MBA or relevant advanced degree.
• Experience: 5 years of procurement/category management experience in industrial manufacturing, heavy equipment, or power generation. Preferred: 8 years of procurement/category management experience in industrial manufacturing, heavy equipment, or power generation. 5 years with gas engines or rotating equipment. Honorably discharged service veterans are preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Deep knowledge of gas engine power generation equipment, major components (engines, alternators, controls), aftermarket parts, and relevant manufacturing processes
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, category management, supplier segmentation, and total-cost-of-ownership principles
• Familiarity with contract law basics, commercial terms, warranty provisions, and procurement compliance
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards applicable to power generation equipment (e.g., ISO, API, vendor quality requirements)
• Working knowledge of inventory management, MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent), and demand planning processes
• Understanding of supply chain risk management, logistics, and import/export considerations
• Advanced negotiation and contract drafting skills with demonstrated ability to secure favorable commercial terms and risk allocation
• Strategic sourcing skills: supplier market analysis, RFx management, make-vs-buy decisions, and cost modeling
• Data analysis and financial acumen: ability to analyze spend, create cost models, quantify savings, and present ROIs
• Supplier performance management skills: scorecards, root-cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement facilitation
• Project management skills: plan and execute complex sourcing projects on time and within scope
• Effective communication and stakeholder management: present to senior leadership, influence cross-functional teams, and manage supplier relationships
• Proficiency with procurement and analytics tools (e.g. e-sourcing platforms, spend analytics, Excel advanced functions or similar)
• Ability to travel to multiple U.S. sites and supplier locations as required
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change in a matrixed organization
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making under ambiguity and time constraints
• Ability to prioritize multiple categories and projects while maintaining attention to detail
• Capacity to mentor and build capability within procurement and operations teams
• Ability to manage confidential and commercially sensitive information with integrity

Physical Demands

• Constant Sitting
• Seeing (Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
• Frequent Talking
• Occasional Walking or moving throughout facility
• Standing

Additional Job Requirements

• Willing to consent to and pass a background check and drug screening
• Willing to travel occasionally
• Willing to work Monday-Friday (set schedule)
• Possess a customer focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion

Culture Expectations

• Action-oriented: Self-motivated, problem solver, takes initiative when issues arise, acting quickly and responding accordingly.
• Disciplined: Focused, consistently following through with dedication to achieve high standards even when no one is watching.
• Accountable: Takes ownership and accountability for your actions, good and bad.
• Passionate: Passionate about what they do and who they work for, by bringing enthusiasm and commitment to every task and team.
• Trustworthy: Reliable and honest, building confidence through integrity and consistent performance.