Medium Voltage Category Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +8 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for designated categories that align with project cost, quality, and scheduling objectives.

• Form, lead, and manage teams of subject matter experts to define and implement business or technology processes, initiatives, and projects.

• Attain optimal cost efficiency and enhance procurement processes from estimation through to contract close-out.

• Analyze category portfolios, including supplier base and spend consolidation across various geographical regions.

• Address priorities related to performance management, safety, and compliance.

• Evaluate workstreams and business processes for opportunities for consolidation, best practices, and technological fit.

• Keep abreast of global supply markets, pricing trends, supplier capacities, industry news, and product developments.

• Implement category management strategies to secure a competitive edge and preferred-client status with suppliers.

• Develop performance metrics, identify deficiencies, and execute corrective action plans.

• Anticipate internal and external supply chain factors that could impact projects.

• Challenge procurement, estimating, and cost-tracking methodologies to enhance results.

• Create innovative solutions for complex challenges and manage organizational readiness for change.

• Cultivate internal and external professional networks.

• Adapt category strategies to respond to evolving market conditions.

• Negotiate master agreements with key suppliers.

• Conduct cost analysis and establish benchmarks/KPIs for suppliers and commodities.

• Maintain a safety-focused work environment and adhere to safety protocols and practices.

• Carry out other assigned responsibilities and duties.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in procurement, contract management, project management, or a related field.

• Expertise in procurement, estimating, business operations, and leadership.

• Proven experience in developing procurement category strategies.

• Proven experience in negotiating contracts with vendors.

• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams.

• Proven experience in creating project management plans that specify charter, scope, cost estimates, schedule, milestones, target dates, and risk management plans.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Proven experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Self-motivated, results-oriented, strong critical thinker, capable of thinking and communicating in terms of process flow.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Management, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• CPM or CPSM certification preferred.

• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• 401k plan.

• Annual bonus program based on performance, profitability, and achievement.

• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance.

• Disability Income Protection Insurance.

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care).

• Charitable Giving Match through our Rosendin Foundation.

• Up to 10% travel.

• Reasonable accommodation measures for qualified disabled applicants and employees.