Procurement Category Manager - Electrical

Category Manager

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Category Manager to drive sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management for key categories in the PV and BESS industry with an emphasis on eBOS. The Category Manager will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and finance teams to identify supplier needs and scout potential suppliers. Through competitive RFP processes, this role will evaluate supplier responses, award contracts, and negotiate Master Supply Agreements to achieve optimal terms, pricing, lead times, and quality standards. Post-contract, the Category Manager will lead supplier relationship management initiatives, including compiling feedback for supplier scorecards, conducting quarterly business reviews, and addressing supplier escalations. This role is critical to optimizing supply chain performance and fostering strong supplier partnerships.

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to define supplier requirements and scout potential suppliers.
• Develop and execute competitive Request for Proposals (RFPs), analyzing supplier responses and awarding contracts based on strategic criteria.
• Negotiate Master Supply Agreements with suppliers to achieve favorable terms, pricing, lead times, and quality assurance measures.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for supplier performance management.
• Compile supplier feedback for scorecards and coordinate quarterly business reviews to assess and improve supplier contributions.
• Manage supplier escalations to resolve issues promptly and maintain seamless supply chain operations.

Qualifications :

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits : Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range : $104,554.00 - $130,692.00

Pay Rate Type : Salary

If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.