Procurement Category Manager, Substations & PV/BESS (Hybrid)

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, delivering solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. We seek an experienced Category Manager to drive sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management for key PV and BESS categories with emphasis on eBOS.

The role collaborates with engineering, operations and finance to identify supplier needs, scout potential suppliers, and run competitive RFP processes to award

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience in procurement/supply chain.
• Experience in category management, sourcing, and supplier relationship management within PV/BESS or related industries.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable contract terms.

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.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Electrical Engineering

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, delivering solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. We seek an experienced Category Manager to drive sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management for key PV and BESS categories with emphasis on eBOS.

The role collaborates with engineering, operations and finance to identify supplier needs, scout potential suppliers, and run competitive RFP processes to award