Strategic Gas Generation Category Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Pension plan (cash balance)

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Ameren Corporation seeks a Category Manager to lead Ameren-wide sourcing strategies for multi-billion spend. The role partners with business stakeholders and vendors to maximize value, ensure supply continuity, and drive TCO reductions.

Core responsibilities include contract negotiations, spend analysis, and development of category strategies leveraging market intelligence. Hybrid work setup includes in-office and remote days at Ameren HQ in St. Louis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or related field.
• MBA or Doctorate preferred.
• Seven+ years in SCM, category management, strategic sourcing or related fields.
• Procurement experience on large combined-cycle gas generation projects for electric utilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent Procurement to Ameren businesses and implement sourcing strategies.
• Lead negotiations and contract execution with suppliers to maximize value.
• Develop and manage category strategies and supplier relations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to forecast demand and drive cost reductions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Project management

Influencing

Sourcing process

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle Purchasing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ameren Corporation seeks a Category Manager to lead Ameren-wide sourcing strategies for multi-billion spend. The role partners with business stakeholders and vendors to maximize value, ensure supply continuity, and drive TCO reductions.

Core responsibilities include contract negotiations, spend analysis, and development of category strategies leveraging market intelligence. Hybrid work setup includes in-office and remote days at Ameren HQ in St. Louis.