Strategic Category Manager - Gas Generation (Hybrid)

Ameren; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Family caregiver leave

Job summary

Ameren is seeking a Category Manager for a hybrid role based in St. Louis, MO. You will develop and implement sourcing strategies for multi-billion spend and partner with business stakeholders and vendors to maximize value.

You will lead contract negotiations, perform spend analysis, and drive category strategies across Ameren’s business segments, ensuring risk mitigation and supplier continuity while delivering cost savings and strategic advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive SCM experience (category management, strategic sourcing, purchasing).
• Direct procurement and project execution on large energy projects.
• SCMP/CPSM designation or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Procurement to Ameren businesses and implement sourcing strategies.
• Lead negotiation and contract execution with suppliers to maximize benefits.
• Analyze and leverage spend across Ameren business segments.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement category strategies.
• Manage supplier risk and ensure reliable supply, continuity, and value.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business/Engineering

MBA or related graduate degree preferred

SCMP/CPSM designation preferred

Strong negotiation and project management

Category management and strategic sourcing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Oracle Purchasing experience

Tools

Oracle Purchasing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ameren is seeking a Category Manager for a hybrid role based in St. Louis, MO. You will develop and implement sourcing strategies for multi-billion spend and partner with business stakeholders and vendors to maximize value.

You will lead contract negotiations, perform spend analysis, and drive category strategies across Ameren’s business segments, ensuring risk mitigation and supplier continuity while delivering cost savings and strategic advantage.