Senior Category Manager - Strategic Sourcing Leader

Duquesne Light Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric utility provider in Pittsburgh seeks a Sr Category Manager I to develop strategic sourcing plans and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in sourcing and contract negotiation. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver significant savings and improve productivity across various categories. This role offers an opportunity to influence company culture and operational success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in sourcing various materials or services.
• Proven track record in developing multi-year category sourcing strategies.
• Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing process.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category plans for strategic sourcing.
• Manage supplier qualification and contract development.
• Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for supplier diversity.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Project management

Supplier diversity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance or related discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP system experience (Maximo preferred)

Power Advocate Energy Intelligence Platform

Job description

A leading electric utility provider in Pittsburgh seeks a Sr Category Manager I to develop strategic sourcing plans and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in sourcing and contract negotiation. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver significant savings and improve productivity across various categories. This role offers an opportunity to influence company culture and operational success.