Strategic Category Sourcing Lead

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in Hs

Transportation Reimbursement Account

Short-term disability (STD)

Long-term disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

Employee recognition program

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Denver is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead sourcing category strategies, supplier evaluation, and risk management across key categories. You will guide cross-functional teams with business stakeholders, plan competitive sourcing events, and negotiate contracts to maximize value while ensuring compliance and performance.

You will develop and implement enterprise-wide category plans, monitor supplier performance, and drive improvements through collaboration with Legal,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, business, or related technical/analytical field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Requires five years of supply chain experience with focus in sourcing.
• Three years of contract formation knowledge and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and significant experience with purchasing and sourcing systems is required.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills are required.
• Required to attend meetings in various locations, up to 10% travel; driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide category strategies to optimize cost and improve operations in line with sourcing best practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align business demands, category/contract strategy, and execution.
• Perform spend and cost analysis (e.g. total cost of ownership and should cost models) and develop category strategies to achieve maximum value capture.
• Complete supplier research and risk profiles while monitoring industry information, external factors, and trends to ensure category strategies are aligned with current best practices.
• In conjunction with logistics personnel, implement optimal inventory strategies.
• Lead multiple strategic supplier performance, relationship and development management efforts focused on improving total cost of ownership, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.

Job description

Xcel Energy in Denver is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead sourcing category strategies, supplier evaluation, and risk management across key categories. You will guide cross-functional teams with business stakeholders, plan competitive sourcing events, and negotiate contracts to maximize value while ensuring compliance and performance.

You will develop and implement enterprise-wide category plans, monitor supplier performance, and drive improvements through collaboration with Legal,