Category Manager

EPC or other significant contract negotiation experience, including drafting new agreements, redlining, and vendor engagement.
Experience managing RFPs and supplier evaluations.
Solid understanding of procurement principles, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization techniques.
Effective collaboration, teambuilding, and mentoring skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with procurement tools / ERP systems.
No less than five (5) years experience working in a supply chain role.

Take lead responsibility on general contractor bids, contracting, and post-contracting follow-up – similar to EPC work, with NineDot supplying 100% design documents and long lead equipment.
Assume responsibility for ad hoc contracting across fleet requirements, for a variety of products and services.
Assist with transition to and working within a P2P platform currently being implemented (SAP).
Conduct market research and supplier analysis to develop sourcing strategies aligned with business needs and cost goals.
Manage end-to-end supplier selection, including RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation.
Partner with cross-functional teams including Origination, Engineering, Construction, and Legal to align procurement strategies with project timelines, technical requirements, and regulatory standards.
Maintain and analyze category-level spend data to identify trends, savings opportunities, and performance gaps.
Drive supplier performance through KPIs, relationship management, and regular performance reviews.
Contribute to supplier diversity initiatives by engaging with minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs), as well as participating in diversity tracking and reporting.
Provide mentorship for the team’s Procurement Specialists.
Other duties as assigned.