Manager, Enterprise Materials (Procurement)
About The Position
CenterPoint Energy is seeking a strategic procurement leader to manage enterprise materials procurement across its Electric and Gas Operations. The role has strategic ownership of materials supporting critical grid and gas infrastructure, including meters and regulators, gas and electric distribution materials, gas pipe support, MRO, and safety supplies. The manager leads category management, sourcing strategies, and supplier relationships. The position is responsible for strategic sourcing, contract and proposal lifecycles, procurement analytics, stakeholder collaboration, governance, and continuous improvement of supply chain processes. It also includes mentoring and developing a team of Buyers and helping maintain supply chain resilience for daily operations, growth initiatives, and emergency response.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree; preferably in a supply chain or business discipline.
- At least 6 years of procurement and supply chain experience.
- Deep functional knowledge of modern ERP systems design and capabilities.
- Demonstrated experience leading high-stakes contract negotiations and end-to-end tactical procurement strategies.
- Background in advanced procurement analytics and end-to-end process management.
- Demonstrated commitment to staff development.
Responsibilities
- Lead category management, sourcing direction, and supplier relationships across Electric and Gas Operations.
- Develop and execute end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives that optimize corporate spend and align with company goals.
- Manage proposal, bidding, and contract lifecycles, including master and blanket agreements, to mitigate risk and support supply reliability.
- Build and implement procurement evaluation tools, including scorecards, should-cost models, and total cost of ownership metrics.
- Collaborate with internal technical experts and executives to develop supply strategies for daily operations, growth initiatives, and emergency disaster response.
- Lead internal controls and governance, update supplier portals, and refine Supply Chain standard work instructions.
- Mentor, guide, and develop a team of Buyers.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility beginning on the first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Fitness club discounts
- Access to an on-site wellness center at the Houston headquarters
- Professional growth and development programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
- Automatic 3% company contribution to the 401(k), regardless of employee contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
