Principal Category Manager, Construction Services

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in construction services procurement, including contractors, EPC suppliers, and infrastructure service providers
• Develop and execute category strategies for high-complexity construction spend
• Lead RFPs, RFIs, and competitive bidding processes for construction and project-based services
• Negotiate and manage complex construction contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships with contractors and engineering firms
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement across project delivery partners
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Projects, Legal) to align sourcing strategy to project goals
• Perform market analysis and supplier risk assessments across construction and infrastructure services markets
• Support executive-level decision making on sourcing strategy for major capital programs

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in construction or infrastructure sourcing / procurement
• Strong experience managing construction contractors, EPC firms, or project-based service providers
• Proven ability to negotiate high-value, complex construction contracts
• Experience working within utilities, energy, infrastructure, or large capital projects environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across engineering, project management, and executive leadership
• Experience with procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Ariba)