AMPCUS IS A LEADING GLOBAL PROVIDER OF STAFF AUGMENTATION, IT AND BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES, SPECIALIZING IN HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION, INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT & MODERNIZATION, CYBERSECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENT, AND TESTING & IVV SERVICES. AMPCUS HELPS ORGANIZATIONS IMPROVE THEIR PERFORMANCE BY APPLYING TECHNOLOGY IN SMARTER, MORE INNOVATIVE WAYS AND BY PROVIDING THE RIGHT TALENT.

Our client is seeking a Category Lead, you will play a critical role in optimizing the sourcing and procurement strategy.
You will lead strategic category planning, supplier negotiations, and contract management to drive value, resilience, and sustainability across the supply chain. Partnering with and influencing key internal stakeholders and leveraging market intelligence, you will develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

This high-impact role requires a balance of analytical expertise, relationship management, and strategic vision to enhance operational excellence and support clients commitment to safe, reliable, and sustainable energy.

• 4 years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in the utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors
• Competency in relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products – e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access – as needed to perform at the job level
• Competency in building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
• Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Knowledge of the technical/functional aspects of Strategic Sourcing as needed to perform at the job level
• Ability to analyze and combine information from different sources and use logic to develop recommendations
• Ability to lead lower complexity negotiations, develop contract structures, and drive favorable outcomes
• Ability to apply contract processes and procedures
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and to drive projects of low complexity
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• LSS-Lean Six Sigma Certification
• PMP-Project Management Professional certification
• ISM-Institute for Supply Management CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management certification, or similar certification(s)

Ampcus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

• 4 years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in the utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors
• Competency in relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products – e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access – as needed to perform at the job level
• Competency in building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
• Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Knowledge of the technical/functional aspects of Strategic Sourcing as needed to perform at the job level
• Ability to analyze and combine information from different sources and use logic to develop recommendations
• Ability to lead lower complexity negotiations, develop contract structures, and drive favorable outcomes
• Ability to apply contract processes and procedures
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and to drive projects of low complexity
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• LSS-Lean Six Sigma Certification
• PMP-Project Management Professional certification
• ISM-Institute for Supply Management CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management certification, or similar certification(s