Procurement Category Manager, Substation & Distribution

SOLV Energy, LLC; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy, LLC is seeking an experienced Category Manager to drive sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management for PV and BESS categories, with emphasis on eBOS. The role collaborates with engineering, operations, and finance to optimize terms, pricing, and quality, with a hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, or Dallas, TX.

The successful candidate will lead RFPs, negotiate Master Supply Agreements, and drive supplier performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical design and PV/BESS components is a plus.
• Proven experience in sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Define supplier requirements and scout potential suppliers with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and manage competitive RFPs and award contracts based on criteria.
• Negotiate Master Supply Agreements to optimize terms, pricing, and lead times.
• Maintain supplier relationships and lead quarterly business reviews.
• Manage supplier escalations to sustain seamless supply chain operations.

Skills

Category management experience

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. Job Description Summary: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Category Manager to drive sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management for key categories in the PV and BESS industry with an emphasis on eBOS. The Category Manager will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and finance teams to identify supplier needs and scout potential suppliers. Through competitive RFP processes, this role will evaluate supplier responses, award contracts, and negotiate Master Supply Agreements to achieve optimal terms, pricing, lead times, and quality standards. Post-contract, the Category Manager will lead supplier relationship management initiatives, including compiling feedback for supplier scorecards, conducting quarterly business reviews, and addressing supplier escalations. This role is critical to optimizing supply chain performance and fostering strong supplier partnerships. This role is hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO or Dallas, TX. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description

• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to define supplier requirements and scout potential suppliers. Develop and execute competitive Request for Proposals (RFPs), analyzing supplier responses and awarding contracts based on strategic criteria. Negotiate Master Supply Agreements with suppliers to achieve favorable terms, pricing, lead times, and quality assurance measures. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for supplier performance management. Compile supplier feedback for scorecards and coordinate quarterly business reviews to assess and improve supplier contributions. Manage supplier escalations to resolve issues promptly and maintain seamless supply chain operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred. Ability to understand electrical design and components, their purpose and use, with a preference for photovoltaics and battery storage. Proven experience in category management, sourcing, and supplier relationship management within the PV, BESS, or related industries. Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable contract terms. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

E&O Statement

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $104,554.00 - $130,692.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary

Job Number

J13949