Senior Category Manager: Energy & Storage Supply Chain

Williams Companies, Inc.; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Williams Companies, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead cross-functional sourcing strategies for electrical equipment and energy storage. You will drive cost savings, assess market conditions, and negotiate with suppliers to deliver value.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in diversified supply chain management; ISM or APICS certification is preferred. Hybrid work and strong rewards are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum seven years in a diversified supply chain environment.
• ISM or APICS certification is preferred; nine years experience is noted as desirable.
• Experience handling a broad, multi-function supply chain environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Category management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Project management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Market research

Stakeholder influence

Education

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

ISM or APICS certification (preferred)

Job description

Williams Companies, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead cross-functional sourcing strategies for electrical equipment and energy storage. You will drive cost savings, assess market conditions, and negotiate with suppliers to deliver value.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in diversified supply chain management; ISM or APICS certification is preferred. Hybrid work and strong rewards are offered.