Category Specialist - Electrical
- Houston, TX, United States
$120,000 to $150,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $120,000 to $150,000 USD / year
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Procurement, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 3–5+ years in procurement, sourcing, supply chain operations, or category support.
- Knowledge of RFQ/RFP processes, supplier evaluation, purchase orders, and contract administration.
- Strong Excel, analysis, communication, organization, and ERP skills.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Electrical equipment supply chains, power generation, energy, utilities, or EPC projects.
- Medium- and high-voltage equipment familiarity; NetSuite experience.
- CPSM or CSCP certification.
Job Description
The Category Specialist – Electrical supports the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives across clients Electrical product and service vertical. Working directly with the Electrical Category Manager, this position supports procurement activities, supplier engagement, commercial evaluations, contract administration, and supplier performance management. The role supports electrical equipment and services for large-scale power generation, infrastructure development, and data center power solutions.
The Category Specialist is a trusted sourcing and execution partner to the Electrical Category Manager. The Category Manager retains ownership of category strategy, strategic supplier relationships, major negotiations, and long-term category performance.