Category Manager – Electrical Substation Components

Quanta Services•Houston, TX

27d•Remote

About The Position

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients. About this Role This is a fully remote position open to candidates currently residing anywhere in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available. The role includes up to 20% domestic and international travel. Category Manager – Electrical Substation Components QISG/EnergyLink is seeking an individual-contributor Category Manager with direct experience sourcing electrical substation equipment for large-scale EPC and infrastructure projects. This role requires hands-on category ownership across power and high-voltage transformers, circuit breakers, AIS/GIS switchgear, busbars, capacitors, grounding systems, protection and control equipment, SCADA systems, smart sensors, and digital substation technologies. The Category Manager will work closely with engineering and project teams to qualify suppliers, negotiate commercial terms, manage long-lead equipment, and drive cost, quality, and schedule performance on complex substation builds. This is an individual contributor role —ideal for experienced professionals who want to shape sourcing strategy and deliver tangible results without managing a team.

Requirements

5+ years of sourcing, procurement, or category management experience focused on substation or utility infrastructure projects
Deep knowledge of critical substation components , including electrical systems, conduit, transformers, switchgear, and T&D materials.
Proven success in supplier negotiations, contract execution, and supplier performance management for high-value infrastructure projects.
Hands-on experience with ERP and procurement systems , including JD Edwards, Salesforce, and Coupa.
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills to support strategic sourcing decisions.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills , working closely with engineering, project, and construction teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
Willingness to travel up to 20% to project sites and vendor facilities as needed.

Nice To Haves

certifications such as APICS, CSPM, or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Own and execute category strategies aligned with project demand, technical requirements, and sustainability goals
Lead negotiations and manage supplier relationships across key commodities
Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project teams to ensure materials are delivered on time and within budget
Forecast demand, optimize inventory, and support S&OP alignment
Onboard and qualify suppliers, monitor risk, and drive innovation
Leverage market intelligence and spend analysis to reduce cost and increase value
Travel to job sites and vendor locations to support field operations and supplier oversight
Utilize enterprise systems such as JD Edwards, Salesforce and Coupa for sourcing execution, supplier onboarding, and procurement planning