PV/BESS Substation Category Manager (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, basic life & 

Disability insurance

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. seeks an experienced Category Manager to lead sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management for PV and BESS sectors. The role collaborates with engineering, operations, and finance to evaluate suppliers and award contracts, driving terms, pricing, and quality.

This hybrid position requires regular in-office presence in one of several U.S. locations. Responsibilities include RFP execution, master agreements, supplier scorecards, and quarterly business reviews to

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.

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

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Electrical design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. seeks an experienced Category Manager to lead sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management for PV and BESS sectors. The role collaborates with engineering, operations, and finance to evaluate suppliers and award contracts, driving terms, pricing, and quality.

This hybrid position requires regular in-office presence in one of several U.S. locations. Responsibilities include RFP execution, master agreements, supplier scorecards, and quarterly business reviews to