Senior Category Manager – Construction & Capital Projects

Addison Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in Houston seeks an experienced Senior Category Manager to oversee construction procurement and sourcing for capital projects. This role develops category strategies, leads complex negotiations, and manages supplier relationships with executive leadership collaboration to drive value on large-scale investments.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in managing high-value procurement portfolios and influencing senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in category management, procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or merchandising.
• Experience managing large procurement portfolios and negotiating high-value contracts.
• Strong executive communication and relationship-building skills with experience working alongside VP and C-suite leaders.
• Proven analytical, financial, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for construction materials, equipment, and services.
• Lead competitive bidding events, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations for multimillion-dollar projects.
• Build long-term partnerships with contractors, suppliers, and service providers to improve quality, cost, and performance.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Analyze spending, supplier performance, and market trends to identify savings opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Drive supplier performance management, contract compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Present sourcing recommendations, financial analyses, and business cases to senior leadership.
• Support capital projects by ensuring procurement strategies meet budget, timeline, and operational objectives.
• Evaluate total cost of ownership and recommend innovative sourcing solutions that maximize long-term value.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain

Tools

Coupa

Job description

Addison Group in Houston seeks an experienced Senior Category Manager to oversee construction procurement and sourcing for capital projects. This role develops category strategies, leads complex negotiations, and manages supplier relationships with executive leadership collaboration to drive value on large-scale investments.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in managing high-value procurement portfolios and influencing senior stakeholders.