Associate Category Manager

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous PTO & paid holidays

401(k) with a generous match

Comprehensive benefits

Weekly pay

Mentoring & career growth

Job summary

EnergyLink, a Quanta company, is seeking an Associate Category Manager with 1–3 years of electrical substation procurement experience to lead sourcing across transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear for large EPC projects. Travel up to 20% to project sites and vendor facilities is required.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available. You will own category strategies, negotiate with suppliers, collaborate with engineering and project teams, and use

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of sourcing, procurement, or category management experience focused on substation or utility infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; certifications such as APICS, CSPM, or equivalent preferred.

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.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

APICS CSPM or equivalent certification

Tools

JD Edwards

Salesforce

Coupa

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role

Associate Category Manager – Electrical Substation Components

The role includes up to 20% domestic and international travel.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

EnergyLink, a Quanta company, is seeking an Associate Category Manager with 1–3 years of electrical substation procurement experience for large-scale EPC or infrastructure projects. This role owns sourcing across key substation equipment—including transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear (AIS/GIS)—and works closely with engineering and project teams to qualify suppliers, negotiate commercial terms, manage long-lead equipment, and drive cost, quality, and schedule performance on complex substation builds.

What You'll Do

As a Category Manager at QISG/EnergyLink, you will:

• 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

What You'll Bring

• 1-3 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, working closely with engineering, project, and construction teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; certifications such as APICS, CSPM, or equivalent preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to project sites and vendor facilities as needed.

What You'll Get

• Competitive base salary

• Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance

• 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future

• Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation

• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.