Sourcing Category Strategist

EPRI

. Manage EPRI’s corporate travel and meetings and events categories .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate travel management and meetings and events management, with strong negotiation skills for supplier agreements and a solid understanding of procurement processes. Capable of developing strategic vendor relationships and improving operational efficiency through data analysis and project management.

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Corporate Travel ManagementMeetings And Events ManagementSupplier NegotiationProject ManagementData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Negotiating Commercial Acquisition TermsProcure-To-Pay ProcessSupplier Performance EvaluationContract DraftingFinancial Proposal Evaluation

Soft Skills

Outstanding Communication SkillsProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

SAPConcurCventOnline Booking ToolsGlobal Distribution Systems

Industry Keywords

Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementTravel PoliciesRisk AnalysisOperational Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage EPRI’s corporate travel and meetings and events categories
Partner with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver cost-effective, compliant, safe, and high-quality travel and event solutions
Support category strategy, supplier selection, contract negotiations, supplier performance, demand management, traveler and meeting-planner experience, and continuous improvement
Negotiate agreements with domestic and international suppliers, including hotels, venues, travel management companies, airlines, ground transportation providers, event-service providers, and travel-technology suppliers
Negotiate pricing, discounts, rebates, concessions, service levels, implementation support, reporting, credits, and allocation of commercial and operational risk
Draft agreement terms that meet business and compliance needs
Evaluate financial proposals and track and report cost savings and avoidance
Support risk analysis matrices for moderate and high-risk arrangements and document business decisions
Identify strategic vendors and sources of supply
Assist with continuity-of-business plans and alternate sources of supply
Monitor vendor performance and develop collaborative supplier relationships
Identify supply-base consolidation and RFX opportunities
Conduct RFX events and ensure objective, documented contract awards
Formulate business cases using objective information and data
Resolve vendor non-compliance and perform agreement cancellations and terminations unrelated to performance issues
Monitor market trends and conditions related to assigned categories
Develop category acquisition strategies and monitor and report progress
Help manage organizational change resulting from category-based acquisition strategies
Develop and maintain relationships with internal clients and stakeholders
Review acquisition scopes for value and compliance
Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency
Participate in special projects and perform other duties assigned by the Manager of Sourcing and Procurement and/or Director of the Sourcing Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two or more years of relevant experience in corporate travel management, meetings and events management, hotel or hospitality management, travel management company operations or account management, strategic sourcing or procurement, or supplier/category management
Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Some understanding of, and experience negotiating commercial acquisition terms and conditions, with the ability to use/draft basic agreement prose
Basic understanding of the generic procure-to-pay process
Outstanding listening, oral and written communication skills
Ability to apply sound commercial judgment and work within applicable internal controls, fraud-prevention requirements, travel policies, supplier-risk processes, and acquisition procedures
Knowledge of a corporate travel program and meetings and events program and/or experience managing a corporate travel program, meetings and events program, hospitality operation, or related supplier portfolio is preferred
Experience with SAP or comparable enterprise systems is preferred
Familiarity with Concur, Cvent, online booking tools, travel management company platforms, global distribution systems, and/or meetings-management technology is a plus
Ability to manage projects, prioritize and delegate work
Ability to utilize emerging artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies
Self-starter capable of working independently, managing deadlines and competing workloads, making informed decisions and seeking advice/decisions from others when needed
Diplomatic, collaborative relationship builder
Strong organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills
Experience working with data, including analysis, clean-up, and presentation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
STD/LTD
Paid family leave
Life and accident insurance
Paid time off, including flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay