Category Manager – Renewables
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 Category Manager – Renewables EnergyLink, is seeking a Category Management – Renewables with proven experience purchasing components for utility-scale Wind, Solar, and BESS EPC projects. This role will source and procure critical infrastructure materials, including racking systems, inverters, transformers, structural steel, wire, and cable, while driving enterprise sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and project execution. 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 renewable 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.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.
Requirements
- 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, or category management experience focused on renewable energy infrastructure projects.
- Deep knowledge of renewable components -including racking systems, inverters, transformers, structural steel, wire, and cable.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary + annual bonus potential
- Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
- 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future
- Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation
- Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
