Medium Voltage Category Manager

Rosendin

. Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories aligned with project cost, quality, and schedule objectives .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $109,600 - $143,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and leading cross-functional teams. Proficient in analyzing category portfolios and executing category management strategies to enhance procurement efficiency and achieve cost objectives.

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Procurement Strategy DevelopmentContract NegotiationCross-Functional Team LeadershipCost AnalysisProject Management

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Hard Skills

ProcurementEstimatingBusiness Process ImprovementCategory ManagementCost TrackingSupplier BenchmarkingRisk ManagementData AnalysisChange ManagementSupply Chain Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

CPMCPSM

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainContract ManagementProject ManagementComplianceSafety Protocols

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories aligned with project cost, quality, and schedule objectives
Form, lead, and oversee subject matter expert teams defining and implementing business or technology processes, initiatives, and projects
Achieve best cost and improve procurement efficiency from estimate through contract close-out
Analyze category portfolios, including supplier-base and spend consolidation across geographical areas
Address performance management, safety, and compliance priorities
Assess workstreams and business processes for consolidation, best practices, and technological fit
Monitor global supply markets, pricing and commodity trends, supplier capacity and news, industry news, and product developments
Execute category management strategies to secure competitive advantage and preferred-client status with suppliers
Develop metrics, identify gaps, and implement corrective action plans
Anticipate internal and external Supply Chain factors affecting projects
Challenge procurement, estimating, and cost-tracking practices to improve results
Develop innovative solutions for complex issues and execute organizational-readiness change management
Build internal and external professional networks
Evolve category strategies to address changing market conditions
Negotiate master agreements with key suppliers
Perform cost analysis and establish supplier and commodity benchmarks/KPIs
Maintain a safety-conscious work environment and follow safety protocols and practices
Perform other assigned responsibilities and duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10 years’ experience in a procurement, contract management, project management or related role
Expertise in procurement, estimating, business, and leadership
Demonstrated experience developing procurement category strategies
Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts with vendors
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, strong critical thinker, and able to think and communicate in terms of process flow
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Management, Operations or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
CPM or CPSM certification preferred
Ability to travel up to 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Full benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401k
Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Income Protection Insurance
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation
Up to 10% travel
Reasonable accommodation measures for qualified disabled applicants and employees