Medium Voltage Category Manager

Rosendin•Coppell, TX

19h

About The Position

The Procurement Category Manager develops and implements procurement strategies for assigned categories, aligned with project cost, quality, and schedule objectives. The role forms, leads, and oversees subject-matter-expert teams that define and implement business and technology processes, initiatives, and projects to add value within and beyond Supply Chain. The position focuses on achieving best cost and improving procurement efficiency from estimating through contract close-out, driving savings across the company. The manager analyzes category portfolios and supplier markets, negotiates master agreements, develops supplier and commodity benchmarks, and implements performance metrics and improvement plans. The role also challenges existing procurement, estimating, and cost-tracking practices; develops solutions to complex issues; and leads organizational readiness and change management efforts. Travel is up to 10%. Work is primarily indoors, with occasional jobsite exposure and varied environmental conditions.

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in procurement, contract management, project management, or a related role.
Expertise in procurement, estimating, business, and leadership.
Demonstrated experience developing procurement category strategies.
Demonstrated experience negotiating vendor contracts.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated experience creating project management plans specifying charter, scope, cost estimates, schedule, milestones and target dates, and risk management plans.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Self-motivated, driven to succeed, a strong critical thinker, and able to think and communicate in terms of process flow.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Management, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification or Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) certification.

Responsibilities

Develop category strategies to create financial value and improve Total Cost of Ownership, including supplier-base and spend consolidation across geographical areas.
Address operating priorities such as performance management, safety, and compliance.
Assess work streams and activities for consolidation opportunities.
Evaluate current and future business processes for best practices and technological fit, considering external market and industry practices.
Monitor global supply markets, including pricing and commodity trends, supplier capacity, supplier and industry news, and new product developments.
Pursue category management strategies to secure competitive advantage and position Rosendin as a preferred client for key suppliers.
Develop and implement metrics for areas of responsibility, identify gaps, and implement corrective action plans.
Assess and anticipate the internal and external strategic landscape of Supply Chain and its impact on projects.
Challenge current procurement, estimating, and cost-tracking practices to improve results.
Develop innovative solutions to complex issues and execute organizational readiness and change-management strategies.
Build effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization.
Adapt category strategies to changing market conditions.
Negotiate master agreements with key suppliers.
Perform cost analysis and establish supplier and commodity benchmarks and KPIs against Rosendin projects and divisions.
Maintain a safety-conscious work environment by following safety protocols and safe work practices.
Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.