Category Manager Sr

The Category Manager Sr. is responsible for driving teamwork across our organization to develop supply chain solutions. This role will lead cost savings projects, demonstrate market conditions and price dislocations, lead contract disputes with suppliers, and bring forward value propositions for our business. The ability to think beyond the status quo to develop solutions to sophisticated problems that improve performance, efficiency and safety and make decisions that impact business and project objectives are keys to success in this role Responsibilities/Expectations: Acts as the internal voice of the electrical and energy storage industry, translating technical equipment capabilities into commercial category and sourcing strategies Researches market trends, emerging technologies, and supplier landscapes proactively, as they relate to electrical equipment and battery energy storage systems (BESS) and power generation applications Engages directly with manufacturers, integrators, and new market entrants to gather competitive intelligence and identify sourcing opportunities Identifies, evaluates, and onboards new suppliers and technologies aligned with power generation, electrical infrastructure, and energy storage solutions Builds and maintains strong relationships with suppliers and industry stakeholders across the electrical and energy storage markets Partners closely with internal stakeholders to align commercial strategies with current industry standards, technical capabilities, and business objectives Other duties as assigned Education/Years of Experience: Required: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or technology field; minimum of seven (7) year's experience handling a diversified supply chain environment Preferred: Certification from Institute of Supplier Management (ISM) or American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS); minimum of nine (9) year's experience handling a diversified supply chain environment Other Requirements: Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills Previous project management and negotiation experience Possesses expertise in category and supplier management with the ability to communicate effectively in technically informed commercial discussions Exhibits strategic expertise in category and supplier management with the ability to influence stakeholders through technically informed, commercially driven communication Proficiency in material planning along with proactive engagement in market research and supplier networking , Support Category Management in opportunity analysis of goods and services spend across the Williams Enterprise and identify areas reduce costs, improve service and quality, and rationalize supplier base; responsible for performing the strategic sourcing process for identified opportunities. Continuous improvement initiatives on category focus and applicable market trends, rates, and competitive intelligence. Facilitate supplier relationship management and customer relationship management of assigned categories. Support the performance and contract management of Williams outsourced relationships. Deep knowledge in specific, concentrated categories of high value to Williams. The staff level is the subject matter internal expert.

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