Category Manager, Electricity

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials•Sandy Springs, GA

About The Position

At QUIKRETE, we foster a positive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and cooperation are at the forefront. As a Category Manager – Electricy, you will lead enterprise-wide electricity sourcing and procurement for U.S. manufacturing facilities, optimizing cost, reliability, and risk while supporting long-term business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Energy Management, Finance, Economics, or related field.
5–8+ years in electricity procurement, energy sourcing, utility management, or category management.
Experience negotiating commercial contracts and managing supplier relationships.
Strong knowledge of electricity markets, tariffs, transmission, capacity markets, and procurement.
Excellent analytical, financial, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency; up to 20% domestic travel.
Strategic thinking, negotiation, data-driven decision-making, collaboration, and ability to translate market insights into business actions.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing/heavy industry experience
Deregulated markets
Renewable energy
Hedging
MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute electricity sourcing strategies across all facilities.
Lead RFPs, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and utility/provider relationships.
Monitor electricity markets, tariffs, regulations, and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
Identify cost-saving opportunities through demand response, load management, and renewable energy initiatives.
Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, Logistics, and Plant Leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
Support energy infrastructure, metering, storage, onsite generation, and capital projects.
Ensure regulatory and contract compliance; deliver reporting on costs, supplier performance, and market trends.