Category Manager IV

Swoon; United States; Remote; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Swoon is seeking a Category Manager IV for a remote, six-month engagement. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier negotiations within the energy and utilities sector.

You will partner with senior leadership and engineering teams to develop long-term procurement strategies and drive cost savings. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in procurement and category management, a Bachelor's degree, and proven ability to manage complex supplier relationships across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management.
• Strong experience managing complex procurement categories, supplier relationships, and sourcing strategies.
• Experience with contract negotiations, supplier performance management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management strategies for complex technical materials and services.
• Manage supplier relationships, evaluate supplier performance, and lead contract negotiations.
• Partner with senior leadership, engineering teams, and operations stakeholders to identify procurement needs and long-term supply strategies.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining supplier quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop procurement strategies covering contracting, supplier diversity, inventory management, and supply chain optimization.
• Resolve complex supplier and commercial issues in collaboration with Supply Operations.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Now Hiring: Category Manager IV | Remote | $80/hr

We are seeking an experienced Category Manager IV to join a leading organization in the energy and utilities industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic procurement professional with expertise in category management, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and supply chain optimization.

• Job Title: Category Manager IV
• Pay Rate: $80/hr
• Location: Remote (Hybrid optional near a corporate office)
• Duration: 6-month contract
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management strategies for complex technical materials and services.
• Manage supplier relationships, evaluate supplier performance, and lead contract negotiations.
• Partner with senior leadership, engineering teams, and operations stakeholders to identify procurement needs and long-term supply strategies.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining supplier quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop procurement strategies covering contracting, supplier diversity, inventory management, and supply chain optimization.
• Resolve complex supplier and commercial issues in collaboration with Supply Operations.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management.
• Strong experience managing complex procurement categories, supplier relationships, and sourcing strategies.
• Experience with contract negotiations, supplier performance management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in energy, utilities, power generation, engineering, or industrial environments.
• Experience managing highly technical materials or services categories.
• Demonstrated success delivering measurable procurement savings and process improvements.