Strategic Procurement Category Manager | Sourcing & Savings

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Performance-based incentives

Paid weekly wages

PTO and holidays

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc. (KE) seeks a procurement leader to develop and execute sourcing strategies across materials, equipment, services, and operations.

You will drive supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management, delivering measurable cost savings and stronger supplier partnerships. You will collaborate with project teams, monitor market trends, and lead standardization efforts while traveling up to 25% to supplier visits and project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain management.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and leading competitive bid processes.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Experience with supplier scorecards, category planning, and strategic sourcing programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for spend areas including materials, equipment, services, and operations purchasing.
• Process, review, and manage purchase orders with proper approvals and timing.
• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and selection processes.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, rebates, and service agreements to maximize value.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand demand forecasts and procurement needs.
• Identify opportunities for standardization and process improvements across procurement.
• Monitor market trends and supply chain risks to support business needs.
• Track savings initiatives and procurement metrics with Finance/Operations.
• Support preferred vendor programs and ensure policy compliance.
• Analyze spend data and recommend improvements to purchasing decisions.
• Resolve PO discrepancies and supplier issues to maintain supply chain continuity.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Communication

ERP proficiency

Procurement software

MS Office

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Finance

Professional certifications CPSM/CPIM/CSCP preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc. (KE) seeks a procurement leader to develop and execute sourcing strategies across materials, equipment, services, and operations.

You will drive supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management, delivering measurable cost savings and stronger supplier partnerships. You will collaborate with project teams, monitor market trends, and lead standardization efforts while traveling up to 25% to supplier visits and project sites.