Category Manager

HireTalent; Denver (CO); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HireTalent is seeking an experienced Category Manager to support strategic sourcing and contracting within our battery energy storage portfolio. This is an individual contributor role requiring collaboration with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

You will lead RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, negotiate master service agreements, and optimize supplier performance to enable critical infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management.
• Strong expertise in contract negotiation and contract management.
• Demonstrated experience leading RFP, RFI, and RFQ processes end-to-end.
• Familiarity with structured sourcing methodologies.
• Experience procuring both equipment and services.
• Strong understanding of commercial terms, pricing models, and supplier evaluation.

Responsabilités

• Lead negotiation and execution of master service agreements and project-specific contracts.
• Ensure commercial terms align with category strategy, risk mitigation, and business objectives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to review, refine, and finalize contractual agreements.
• Own end-to-end sourcing activities including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with category goals and market conditions.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, drive competitive bidding processes, and lead award recommendations.
• Apply structured sourcing methodologies (e.g., seven-step sourcing process) and manage stakeholder/supplier relationships.

Connaissances

Procurement strategy

Contract negotiation

RFP/RFI/RFQ processes

Sourcing analytics

Supplier evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Description du poste

We are seeking an experienced Category Manager to support strategic sourcing and contracting efforts within client's growing battery energy storage portfolio. This role plays a key part in driving procurement strategy, leading complex sourcing events, and negotiating supplier agreements that enable critical infrastructure initiatives.

This is a highly visible, individual contributor role requiring strong collaboration with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Contracting & Negotiation

• Lead negotiation and execution of master service agreements and project-specific contracts
• Ensure commercial terms align with category strategy, risk mitigation, and business objectives
• Partner with internal stakeholders to review, refine, and finalize contractual agreements

Strategic Sourcing

• Own end-to-end sourcing activities including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with category goals and market conditions
• Evaluate supplier proposals, drive competitive bidding processes, and lead award recommendations
• Apply structured sourcing methodologies (e.g., seven-step sourcing process) Stakeholder & Supplier Management
• Collaborate with internal business partners to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies
• Engage with external vendors during sourcing, negotiation, and contracting phases
• Support cross-functional initiatives within the sourcing and category management teams

Operational Execution

• Manage multiple contracts and sourcing events simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment
• Provide insights into pricing, lead times, and supply market dynamics

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management
• Strong expertise in contract negotiation and contract management
• Demonstrated experience leading RFP, RFI, and RFQ processes end-to-end
• Familiarity with structured sourcing methodologies
• Experience procuring both equipment and services
• Strong understanding of commercial terms, pricing models, and supplier evaluation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in utilities, energy, or battery storage / renewable energy sectors
• Exposure to OEMs or power equipment suppliers
• Understanding of geopolitical and supply chain factors (e.g., tariffs, global sourcing)
• Experience managing complex supplier agreements and contract structures