Category Manager - Utility Procurement

Education and Experience

• University - Bachelor degree or equivalent
• 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, including complex negotiations, contract management, and supplier governance.
• Demonstrated success managing complex category portfolios with approximately $50 million to $100 million in annual spend accountability.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and financial acumen, including spend analysis, total cost of ownership, cost modeling, forecasting, and benefits tracking.
• Experience using procurement and ERP systems such as Ariba and SAP, along with spend visibility tools such as Sievo or similar platforms.
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams, challenge constructively, and build alignment in a matrixed environment.
• Utility, infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, capital projects, or other regulated-industry sourcing experience.
• Experience with commodity contracting, pricing structures, supply market analysis, logistics considerations, and risk management concepts relevant to capital commodities.
• Familiarity with utility operating environments, including safety expectations, service continuity requirements, emergency response planning, and cross-functional coordination with operations and engineering teams.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM or CPM, and an MBA or other advanced degree, are valued.