Senior Category Manager - Electrical & Energy Storage

Williams Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Hybrid work

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan

Domestic partner benefits

Volunteer time

Job summary

Williams Companies, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a senior sourcing/procurement professional to translate technical capabilities into strategic supplier categories for electrical equipment, BESS, and power generation projects.

The role emphasizes market intelligence, supplier onboarding, and stakeholder alignment to drive cost-efficient, compliant procurement across energy infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or technology field; minimum seven years' experience in diversified supply chain environments.
• APICS or ISM certification preferred; minimum nine years' experience in diversified supply chain environments.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the internal voice of the electrical and energy storage industry, translating technical equipment capabilities into commercial category and sourcing strategies.
• Researches market trends, emerging technologies, and supplier landscapes related to electrical equipment, BESS, and power generation applications.
• Engages with manufacturers, integrators, and new market entrants to gather competitive intelligence and identify sourcing opportunities.
• Identifies, evaluates, and onboards new suppliers and technologies aligned with power generation, electrical infrastructure, and energy storage solutions.
• Builds relationships with suppliers and stakeholders across electrical and energy storage markets.
• Partners with internal stakeholders to align commercial strategies with industry standards, capabilities, and business objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or technology field

Seven+ years of diversified supply chain experience

agile contract management

Tools

ISM/APICS certification

Job description

Williams Companies, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a senior sourcing/procurement professional to translate technical capabilities into strategic supplier categories for electrical equipment, BESS, and power generation projects.

The role emphasizes market intelligence, supplier onboarding, and stakeholder alignment to drive cost-efficient, compliant procurement across energy infrastructure initiatives.