Category Manager - Gear

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Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth oy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high‑profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Since our founding over 100 years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest employee‑owned electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success.

When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!

The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies for various categories assigned, aligned with project objectives for cost, quality, and schedule. The candidate will form, lead, and oversee teams of subject matter experts that will define and implement new or enhanced business or technology processes, initiatives, and projects to deliver added value within and outside of Supply Chain.

The position focuses on achieving “best cost” while improving efficiencies throughout the procurement process from estimate to contract close‑out, driving savings and efficiency across the company.

• Develop category strategy to achieve financial value‑add and improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through detailed analysis of the category portfolio, including consolidation of supplier base and spend across all geographic areas.
• Address key operating priorities including performance management, safety, and compliance.
• Assess work streams and opportunities for consolidation and evaluate current and future business processes for best practices and technological fit.
• Closely monitor the global supply market for pricing, commodity trends, supplier capacity, industry news, and new product developments.
• Aggressively pursue defined Category Management strategy to ensure competitive advantage for Rosendin and position the company as a market leader and preferred client of key suppliers.
• Develop and implement metrics to monitor responsibility areas, identify gaps, and remediate through action plans.
• Proactively challenge current procurement, estimating, and cost‑tracking practices to drive improved results.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to resolve complex issues, executing advanced organizational readiness change‑management strategies.
• Build wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization.
• Ensure that strategies for assigned categories evolve to address changing market conditions.
• Negotiate Master Agreements with key suppliers.
• Conduct cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks/KPIs for suppliers and commodities against Rosendin projects and divisions.
• Maintain a safety‑conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices, and performing other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

• 7–10 years of experience in procurement, contract management, project management, or a related role.
• Expertise in procurement, estimating, business, and leadership.
• Demonstrated experience developing procurement category strategies.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts with vendors.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional teams.
• Experience creating project management plans specifying charter, scope, cost estimates, schedule, milestones, target dates, and risk‑management plans.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self‑motivated, driven to succeed, strong critical thinker who can communicate in terms of process flow.