MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management
• 5+ years of experience sourcing Construction Services
• Advanced proficiency Microsoft Office products – e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access – as needed to perform at the job level
• Proven ability to lead high-value negotiations, develop contract structures, and drive favorable outcomes
• Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging spend analytics, cost modeling, and digital procurement tools to optimize category strategies
• Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Ability to develop strategic supplier partnerships, managing performance scorecards, and fostering supplier-driven innovation
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, operations leaders, and legal teams, to align procurement strategies with business priorities

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the Utility, Energy, or Infrastructure Sectors
• Knowledge of database and information systems – e.g., ARIBA, SAP, etc. – as needed
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and to drive projects of low-to-medium complexity
• Competency in building and leading strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
• Ability to apply project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level
• 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)
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Category management: 9 years (Required)
• Construction Services: 9 years (Required)

Work Location: In perso

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements category plans and sourcing strategies for low-to-medium complexity categories that optimize cost, mitigate risk, and ensure supply continuity.
• Leads competitive bidding processes including RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations to secure best-value agreements.
• Negotiates, drafts, and manages contracts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards.
• Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with the company’s safety, reliability, and sustainability goals.
• Partners with and influences cross-functional stakeholders and teams in developing sourcing and negotiation strategies for low-to-medium complexity spend categories
• Maintains awareness of industry and market trends, supplier landscapes, and regulatory changes to drive informed decision-making and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers.