Strategic Category Manager: Sourcing & Supplier Leadership

Xcel Energy; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Category Manager to develop and coordinate category sourcing strategies aligned with stakeholder priorities. You will manage supplier risk, monitor performance, and support contract negotiations while collaborating with business units to align demands with strategy.

The role emphasizes ensuring compliance, leading procurement events, and driving value through effective supplier relationships within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support CMs while learning to develop category strategy to capture value and improve operations.
• Lead tier II and support CMs in tier 1 supplier performance and relationship management.
• Assist in strategic contract negotiations and ensure process compliance.
• Develop risk management plans and monitor supplier risk and performance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Data analysis

Category strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Purchasing systems

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking a Category Manager to develop and coordinate category sourcing strategies aligned with stakeholder priorities. You will manage supplier risk, monitor performance, and support contract negotiations while collaborating with business units to align demands with strategy.

The role emphasizes ensuring compliance, leading procurement events, and driving value through effective supplier relationships within a hybrid work model.