Category Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven procurement professional to lead category management across multiple complex, high-impact spend areas. This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, driving competitive sourcing events, and leading negotiations with critical suppliers to optimize cost and improve operational performance. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in contract formation, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation, while collaborating closely with business leadership to align supply chain initiatives with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of category strategies to optimize cost and improve operations across multiple critical categories

• Conduct comprehensive analyses of supply, demand, market conditions, commodity trends, supplier performance, and "should cost" modeling to inform category strategy

• Design and execute complex competitive sourcing events, including supplier qualification, evaluation, and selection

• Implement optimal inventory strategies in conjunction with logistics personnel

• Monitor industry trends, market intelligence, and supplier risk profiles to keep category strategies current and aligned with business requirements

• Lead Tier I supplier relationship management efforts focused on total cost of ownership, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement

• Develop performance-based scorecards and conduct ongoing monitoring, documentation, and evaluation of supplier performance

• Lead resolution of supplier disputes and manage contractor claims to minimize impact on cost and schedule

• Develop and execute negotiation strategies to establish contracts that support category objectives and meet business area requirements

• Review, analyze, verify, and negotiate contract changes and additional work orders

• Apply principles of contract law to administer all category contract agreements and ensure supplier compliance with contract terms

• Collaborate with business area management to define and manage contract risk elements and assemble documentation required for insurance

• Limit organizational liability by ensuring all required documents and notices are obtained and satisfactory

• Create and manage project plans for the implementation of category strategies, integrating sourcing and business project plans with leadership input

• Drive supplier, business, and supply chain continuous improvement efforts to completion

Skills

• Strong strategic sourcing and category management capabilities across complex spend categories

• Expertise in contract negotiation, formation, and administration

• Proficiency in supply, demand, and market analysis including "should cost" modeling

• Solid understanding of contract law principles and risk management practices

• Demonstrated supplier relationship management and performance management skills

• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization

• Demonstrated customer service orientation and collaborative mindset

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and significant experience with purchasing and sourcing systems

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or logistics

• 2 or more years of experience in contract formation, negotiation, and project management preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent experience — required

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification preferred

The closing date for applications for this job posting is 11/15/2026.

Should you require any accommodations in responding to this job posting or at any stage during the application process, kindly e-mail : xcelenergyprogramoffice@magnitglobal.com