Procurement Category Manager – Electrical

VOLTA

. Develop and deliver category and sourcing strategies for electrical infrastructure categories .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $190,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing procurement strategies for electrical infrastructure, including supplier relationship management and contract negotiation. Proficient in risk management and stakeholder engagement to support project pipelines and ensure supply chain resilience.

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Procurement Process ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationStrategic SourcingRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementElectrical ProcurementCost ModellingTotal Cost of Ownership AnalysisCommercial Contract TermsSupplier Performance EvaluationMaster AgreementsFramework AgreementsMarket EngagementSupplier Pre-Qualification

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementStakeholder EngagementNegotiation SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsAI-Based SystemsProcurement SystemsExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPSCPSM

Industry Keywords

Data CentersMission Critical FacilitiesEnergyConstructionLarge-Scale InfrastructureNECJCTFIDICGMPAIA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and deliver category and sourcing strategies for electrical infrastructure categories
Build a resilient supply chain with sufficient depth, capacity and geographic coverage for Volta's project pipeline
Identify, develop and manage strategic supplier partnerships
Act as Volta's main point of contact for key category suppliers
Establish master goods and services agreements and framework arrangements securing capacity, manufacturing slots and volume commitments
Enable onsite teams to access approved suppliers through clear call-off routes, pricing and contacts
Run procurement processes end to end, from market engagement and supplier pre-qualification through RFI, RFQ, RFP, evaluation, negotiation and contract award
Engage engineering, design, preconstruction, construction, commissioning, controls, operations, project controls and finance stakeholders
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, payment milestones, warranties and service levels
Resolve supplier delivery, quality, commercial and performance issues
Facilitate regular supplier business reviews covering performance, KPIs, pipeline, capacity, risks, innovation and continuous improvement
Identify and manage supply-chain risks, including single-source dependencies, capacity constraints, price volatility, tariffs, financial health and ESG/compliance concerns
Maintain accurate supplier records, agreements, purchase orders and spend data
Report category spend, savings, pipeline and supplier performance to the Regional Procurement Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 to 7 years in procurement, category management or supplier relationship management
Ideally experience in data centers, mission critical facilities, energy, construction or large-scale infrastructure
Direct experience buying in Electrical, with a good understanding of the supplier market and how equipment, works or services are specified, made and delivered
Track record of building strategic supplier partnerships and putting in place master agreements, frameworks or capacity arrangements supporting a project pipeline
Strong relationship management skills and credibility with senior supplier contacts
Experience running structured procurement processes and working with stakeholders to define requirements and support decision making
Working knowledge of commercial contract terms including liability, warranties, liquidated damages, payment terms and change control
Knowledge of standard form contracts such as NEC, JCT, FIDIC, GMP or AIA
Strong analytical and cost modelling skills, including total cost of ownership analysis
Comfort using ERP, AI-based systems, procurement systems and Excel
CIPS or CPSM qualification, or working towards it, is advantageous
Experience across both European and North American markets is advantageous
Satisfactory pre-employment screening, including right-to-work confirmation, employment history verification and criminal record check where permitted by local law

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity in Volta, giving you the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success
Retirement/pension contributions
Comprehensive health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Generous number of vacation days each year
Discretionary bonus
Global team benefits that vary by country due to local regulations