Category Manager Analyst - Mesa, AZ or Denver, CO

Sonepar•Mesa, AZ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Manager Analyst is responsible for driving profitable commodity growth for the organization, with the primary focus on large and complex wire and conduit opportunities. The position manages quote opportunities and awarded commodity sales orders by working closely with the Director of Purchasing, partner vendors, QED Operations leadership, and the sales department to ensure customer needs are met while maintaining profitability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field required.
Proven performance and results driven leadership
5–8+ years of experience in commodity category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement, preferably within electrical distribution, manufacturing, or industrial supply.
Experience managing electrical product categories such as wire & cable preferred.
Strong understanding of electrical products, supply markets, and industry dynamics.
Data driven decision making
Proven negotiation and supplier management skills.
Verbal and written communication skills
Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
High level of integrity and ability to build effective relationships
Proven ability to implement and influence change across functional groups
Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel or analytics tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a multi-branch or multi-region electrical distribution environment
Exposure to national supplier programs and rebate structures

Responsibilities

Collaborate, develop, and execute a comprehensive commodity category strategy aligned with company objectives.
Monitor market dynamics including commodity trends (e.g., copper, steel, pvc) and supply chain risks
Stakeholder in strategic supplier relationships, including negotiations, contracts, rebates, and long-term partnership agreements
Drive sourcing initiatives to improve total landed cost, margin performance and working capital efficiency.
Coordinate, prepare, and close commodity opportunities in response to RFQs
Partner with the sales team to book orders based on market feedback, customer needs, and vendor support
Manage commodity orders from PO through final fulfillment
Serve as the local expert for commodity services and solutions
Promote and develop new services to differentiate QED Electric in the marketplaces that we serve.
Analyze competitor products, services, and pricing to identify strategic opportunities
Build strong relationships with the sales teams, branch managers, and regional sales leadership
Oversee purchasing activities to ensure efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services
Update Purchase Orders as shipments arrive and resolve discrepancies
Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations
Evaluate supplier performance across pricing, service levels, lead times, quality, and innovation.
Leverage date and analytics to track category performance, supplier metrics, inventory turns, and overall financial outcomes