Strategic Category Owner – Sourcing & Supply Chain

ERock; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ERock is a leading energy company seeking a strategic Category Owner to drive sourcing and supplier management for key manufacturing and project execution categories. You will develop category strategies, negotiate long-term agreements, and ensure supply continuity while collaborating acrossEngineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Project Management.

The role emphasizes strong commercial acumen, technical understanding, and the ability to influence multiple departments in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, energy, power generation, or EPC-related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing category strategies that support ERock’s growth objectives and long-term supply requirements.
• Developing supplier roadmaps and capacity plans to support current production and future growth requirements.
• Managing strategic supplier relationships and serving as the primary commercial point of contact for assigned categories.
• Leading supplier negotiations including pricing, contracts, payment terms, capacity commitments, rebates, and long-term agreements.
• Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks through supplier diversification, business continuity planning, and proactive market monitoring.
• Partnering with Engineering to support supplier selection, product introductions, value engineering initiatives, and design-for-supply-chain activities.
• Leading supplier performance reviews and driving improvements in quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
• Monitoring market conditions, commodity trends, and supplier financial health to identify opportunities and risks.
• Supporting annual budgeting, forecasting, and cost-reduction initiatives within assigned categories.
• Collaborating with Procurement Specialists, Buyers, Planning, and Manufacturing teams to resolve escalations and ensure supply continuity.
• Ensuring all sourcing and supplier management activities align with company quality standards, safety procedures, and ERock Core Values.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ERock is a leading energy company seeking a strategic Category Owner to drive sourcing and supplier management for key manufacturing and project execution categories. You will develop category strategies, negotiate long-term agreements, and ensure supply continuity while collaborating acrossEngineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Project Management.

The role emphasizes strong commercial acumen, technical understanding, and the ability to influence multiple departments in a