Strategic Sourcing Leader, Supply Chain & Category Mgmt

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Care FSA

Health Care FSA

HSA (if enrolled)

Limited-Purpose FSA

Transportation Reimbursement Account

STD

LTD

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

Employee recognition program

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Denver, CO is seeking a Manager of Strategic Supply Chain Sourcing to lead category management and supplier partnerships, directing a team to forecast needs, assess markets, and drive cost savings and value.

This hybrid role partners with executives to deliver supply continuity, manage complex contracts, and foster an inclusive, high-performance culture while developing talent across the group. Preferred candidates hold an MBA or CPSM and have ten years of experience in sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, business, or another related field.
• A combination of ten years of supply chain and industry experience, including category management, supplier relationship management, sourcing, and contract management expertise.
• Minimum of two years of experience directly leading a team or equivalent experience directing workload and developing junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to promote strong category management skills, business acumen, and career development.
• Develop relationship as a trusted advisor to the business, connecting across Supply Chain to bring a holistic and efficient process to deliver supply continuity, value and innovation, and consistent service from suppliers.
• Mitigate cost, supply, financial, and other risks by insuring processes are complied with and key terms and conditions are incorporated into agreements, with suppliers and business stakeholders educated and accountable to terms and procedures.
• Advance key processes and capabilities across category management. Collaborate across the team to drive efficiency while maintaining strong sourcing practices. Lead initiatives across the team to optimize and adhere to processes.
• Provide expert guidance oversight and collaboration with the supply chain team to build category and sourcing strategies. Generate and implement new ideas/ processes. Mentor and provide work oversight.

Skills

Category management

Team leadership

Contract negotiations

Sourcing

Supplier relationship management

MS Office

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA preferred

Certified CPSM

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Xcel Energy in Denver, CO is seeking a Manager of Strategic Supply Chain Sourcing to lead category management and supplier partnerships, directing a team to forecast needs, assess markets, and drive cost savings and value.

This hybrid role partners with executives to deliver supply continuity, manage complex contracts, and foster an inclusive, high-performance culture while developing talent across the group. Preferred candidates hold an MBA or CPSM and have ten years of experience in sourcing.