Category Manager (Electrical Cable)

About the role

The Category Manager is responsible for leading and managing the sourcing, supplier management, and procurement strategy for assigned commodities, driving cost-effective solutions and supply continuity. This role develops and executes category strategies informed by market intelligence, financial trends, and long-term demand forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year commodity procurement strategy supporting the renewable energy project pipeline
• Identify and engage internal stakeholders across the business to capture category requirements
• Develop, document, and execute category sourcing strategies using best-cost approaches informed by market intelligence, financial trends, and global economic factors
• Monitor market technology trends, policy developments and regulatory changes, and adjust procurement strategies accordingly
• Incorporate market intelligence, analytics, and supplier insights into procurement and contracting strategies
• Define negotiation strategy including supplier profiles, commercial negotiations targets, defining switching costs and building Total Cost of Ownership
• Evaluate and segment suppliers based on capabilities, capacity, quality, safety, material sources, and strategic value to the organization
• Maintain supplier relationships, monitor performance, and resolve issues related to pricing, quality, delivery, and product condition while mitigating supply chain risks
• Lead supplier relationship management for your commodity, including establishing vendor scorecards, addressing and improving performance, and conducting Quarterly Business Reviews with key supplier/Partner
• Collaborate with internal technical teams and suppliers to optimize specifications and solutions
• Support project management during both early-stage project development and late-stage execution
• Develop specific review guidelines for each key vendor in the category, including cadence of reviews, locations, spend, forecasting, facility visits, quality visits, and managing tradeshow meetings
• Lead and support contract negotiations, including scope, pricing, terms and conditions, delivery schedules, and change management
• Lead negotiations of Master Vendor Agreements (MVAs) and project-specific commercial terms while coordinating with legal, finance, permitting, and insurance teams
• Apply strong contracting and commercial skills, including scope development, contract editing, and monitoring commercial changes from award through delivery
• Coordinate closely with estimating, engineering, legal, and construction teams on all supply matters
• Ensure procurement agreements meet objectives related to safety, cost, schedule, quality, and delivery performance
• Provide procurement market insights and subject-matter expertise (SME) to estimating, project management, and internal teams to support budgeting, pricing validation, and strategic decisions
• Support project procurement from estimate to execution, validating budgets against supplier pricing and ensuring sourcing strategies align with project needs
• Track and log all incoming vendor notices regarding project impacts, including tariff changes, force majeure events, and supply chain disruptions
• Analyze procurement data and supplier performance metrics to support company KPIs and continuously improve category management processes
• Supervise and mentor Buyers, as applicable, to ensure alignment with negotiated contracts, material strategies, and supplier commitments
• Lead, coach, and train Buyers and procurement personnel while fostering knowledge sharing and process improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Seven+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, and/or contract negotiation
• Experience and knowledge in the commodity required
• Experience within construction industries preferred
• Supply Chain Certification (CSCP, CSCM, CPP, etc.) or demonstrated equivalent experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to influence, lead and manage others
• Strong knowledge of construction process and materials
• Strong analytical and advanced problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy
• Excellent collaboration and written, verbal and electronic communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely explain complex concepts
• Ability to build consensus and drive mutually beneficial outcomes with suppliers and internal teams
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels within the organization and with clients and suppliers
• Ability to travel up to 35%

Working Environment

When visiting jobsites the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.

Pay

$110,000 - $160,000 / year, commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time