Electrical Category Manager: Power Systems & Procurement

Beusa Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Beusa Energy in Houston seeks a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement of electrical components and power generation equipment across operations. The role owns vendor relationships for MV/HV systems, VFDs, transformers, breakers, and related assets to optimize pricing, warranties, and inventory.

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Legal, Finance, and Mobilization to ensure assets meet company standards for availability, reliability, and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, energy, procurement, or related field; or 7+ years of experience.
• Proven category management/strategic sourcing experience in electrical equipment.
• Experience with high/medium voltage components and power generation assets.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Own vendor relationships and KPI tracking for electrical components and power assets.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for generators, MV/HV equipment, and related services.
• Manage portfolio of long-lead, high-value equipment (transformers, switchgear, breakers, control systems).
• Lead market analysis, should-cost modeling, and trend forecasting to inform procurement decisions.
• Build a best-in-class supplier ecosystem with performance and delivery focus.
• Oversee multi-million dollar maintenance budgets while ensuring cost efficiency.

Skills

Vendor relationships

Sourcing strategies

Contract management

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Data analysis

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/energy/procurement or related field

7+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Beusa Energy in Houston seeks a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement of electrical components and power generation equipment across operations. The role owns vendor relationships for MV/HV systems, VFDs, transformers, breakers, and related assets to optimize pricing, warranties, and inventory.

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Legal, Finance, and Mobilization to ensure assets meet company standards for availability, reliability, and cost effectiveness.