Hybrid: Strategic Sourcing Manager, Category Leadership

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Manager of Strategic Supply Chain Sourcing to lead category management and supplier relationships, partnering with executives to forecast needs and manage the supply base. This role shapes strategies, guides cross-functional teams, and drives contract negotiations to optimize value and innovation.

The position emphasizes growing talent, fostering inclusion, and delivering reliable energy services. Travel up to 20% and a collaborative, outcomes-driven culture are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, business, or another related technical/analytical field.
• A combination of ten years of supply chain and industry experience, including category management, supplier relationship management, sourcing, and contract management expertise.
• Minimum of two years of experience directly leading a team or equivalent experience directing workload and developing junior team members.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Driver’s license and ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to promote strong category management skills, business acumen, and career development.
• Develop relationship as a trusted advisor to the business, connecting across Supply Chain to bring a holistic and efficient process to deliver supply continuity, value and innovation, and consistent service from suppliers.
• Mitigate cost, supply, financial, and other risks by insuring processes are complied with and key terms and conditions are incorporated into agreements, with suppliers and business stakeholders educated and accountable to terms and procedures.
• Advance key processes and capabilities across category management.
• Collaborate across the team to drive efficiency while maintaining strong sourcing practices.
• Lead initiatives across the team to optimize and adhere to processes.
• Provide expert guidance oversight and collaboration with the supply chain team to build category and sourcing strategies.
• Generate and implement new ideas/ processes.
• Mentor and provide work oversight.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Driver's license

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

MBA preferred

CPSM preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Manager of Strategic Supply Chain Sourcing to lead category management and supplier relationships, partnering with executives to forecast needs and manage the supply base. This role shapes strategies, guides cross-functional teams, and drives contract negotiations to optimize value and innovation.

The position emphasizes growing talent, fostering inclusion, and delivering reliable energy services. Travel up to 20% and a collaborative, outcomes-driven culture are expected.