Senior Category Manager

Akkodis; Kennett Square (Chester County); Remote; USD 124,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Category Manager IV for a Contract with a client located remotely. The role requires strong hands-on experience with Coupa, Infor Lawson / Enterprise Software (Suite 9), and expertise in Power Generation equipment and LTSAs.

The position offers an hourly rate of $90–$95 with negotiation based on experience and location. The Strategic Sourcing team supports procurement activity related to the Calpine acquisition.

Qualifications

• Sourcing & Sourcing Management: End-to-end complex sourcing initiatives, contracts, supplier negotiations.
• Industry Domain Experience: Power/Electric generation or related energy sectors.
• Independent Execution: Ability to operate autonomously after onboarding with remote supervision.
• 5+ years of hands-on, high-level strategic sourcing experience.

Skills

Sourcing & Sourcing Management

Power Generation / Electric Generation

Independent Execution

Strategic Sourcing

Tools

Coupa

Infor Lawson Suite9

MS Office

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Category Manager IV for a Contract with a client located remotely, with strong hands-on experience with Coupa, Infor Lawson / Enterprise Software (Suite 9), Power Generation / Electric Generation, Turbine generators (procurement, long-term service agreements/LTSAs, maintenance), and High-voltage electrical equipment.

Rate Range: $90/hr - $95/hr (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Position Summary & Background:

The Strategic Sourcing team is expanding to support a significant influx of procurement activity resulting from the acquisition of Calpine. Workload spans routine procurement/RFQ tasks to highly complex, strategic sourcing initiatives. Candidates need to hit the ground running with minimal supervision once introduced to internal workflows and ERP tools.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

1. Non-Negotiables / Required Skills

Sourcing & Sourcing Management: Strong background in executing end-to-end complex sourcing initiatives, contract execution, and supplier negotiations.

Industry Domain Experience: Background in Power Generation / Electric Generation (or related utility/energy sectors).

Independent Execution: Ability to operate autonomously after initial process onboarding, requiring only standard remote supervisory oversight.

Years of Experience:

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on, high-level strategic sourcing experience.

2. Technical & Equipment Exposure (Preferred / Nice-to-Have)

Equipment & Services Sourcing: Experience sourcing power plant equipment and related services, including:

• High-voltage electrical equipment
• Mechanical components and utility maintenance services

Education:

No strict degree requirement; relevant industry experience and proven track record are prioritized.

3. Systems & Tools

• ERP System: Infor Lawson / Enterprise Software (Suite 9)
• Sourcing Platform: Coupa
• General Tools: Microsoft Office Suite

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan.

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets the individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers