Category Manager – Electrical Substation Components
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This individual contributor role involves leading the sourcing strategy for critical electrical substation components and assemblies for multi-million dollar infrastructure projects. The Category Manager will optimize supplier partnerships, drive cost and quality performance, and ensure on-time delivery for complex substation builds. This role aims to shape sourcing strategy and deliver tangible results without direct team management.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute category strategies aligned with project demand, technical requirements, and sustainability goals
- Lead negotiations and manage supplier relationships across key commodities
- Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project teams to ensure materials are delivered on time and within budget
- Forecast demand, optimize inventory, and support S&OP alignment
- Onboard and qualify suppliers, monitor risk, and drive innovation
- Leverage market intelligence and spend analysis to reduce cost and increase value
- Travel to job sites and vendor locations to support field operations and supplier oversight
- Utilize enterprise systems such as JD Edwards, Salesforce and Coupa for sourcing execution, supplier onboarding, and procurement planning
Requirements
- 7+ years of sourcing, procurement, or category management experience focused on substation or utility infrastructure projects
- Deep knowledge of critical substation components, including electrical systems, conduit, transformers, switchgear, and T&D materials
- Proven success in supplier negotiations, contract execution, and supplier performance management for high-value infrastructure projects
- Hands-on experience with ERP and procurement systems, including JD Edwards, Salesforce, and Coupa
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills to support strategic sourcing decisions
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of sourcing, procurement, or category management experience focused on substation or utility infrastructure projects
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About Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for partners' energy infrastructure needs, using in-house talent and expertise to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.