The Senior Category Manager is responsible for leading procurement activities for capital projects, developing sourcing strategies, managing contracts, and supporting key stakeholders with insights and data analysis.
Who we are:
We're transforming one of the world’s oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the "best Inventions of 2024" and Fast Company as one of 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech", Electra is scaling rapidly and we're looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If you're ready to make a real impact in a company that's redefining heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world, we want to hear from you.
What you will do:
As a Senior Category Manager on the Supply Chain Team, you will lead procurement and strategic sourcing activities supporting the organization’s capital projects. Reporting to the Associate Director of Procurement, the role will support the development of category and sourcing strategies, in line with company-wide growth objectives, to ensure that the organization’s strategic goals are met by optimizing cost, efficiency, and supplier relationships.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies, best practices, and initiatives that support improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, delivery, lead times, risk compliance, ESG, and other areas as identified
- Develop and lead all RFx activities (RFI/RFQ/RFP) for components and services critical to the execution of capital projects, including developing SOPs for selection criteria and driving the selection of suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Manage contract negotiations, including terms, pricing, and delivery schedules, ensuring that contracts deliver value and protect the organization’s interests
- Support development and execution of all Supplier Performance and Relationship Management activities within the team, taking ownership of SPM/SRM programs for your assigned categories
- Support key internal stakeholders such as the Projects Organization by providing in-depth category and market insights and guidance, allowing for informed decision making in procurement activities
- Analyze spend data and identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and risk reduction
- Develop negotiation and supplier performance improvement strategies, and proactively participate in problem resolution and supplier risk analysis
- Assist in the design and creation of internal procurement SOPs and policies that ensure compliance with financial, legal, and ethical requirements
- Collaborate with all internal teams to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and procurement activities
- Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
What we need you to bring to the team:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering or related or equivalent work experience
- 8+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles, preferably in a manufacturing or operations setting (excluding internships, co-ops and other school projects)
- Experience supporting the delivery of large-scale capital projects, working to critical deadlines and project milestones in coordination with the project management team
- Has strong financial acumen and strategic thinking to identify and implement cost optimization opportunities across categories and functions
- Highly proficient in procurement technologies and ERP systems, enabling process innovation and operational efficiency
- Strong conceptual thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with experience navigating ambiguity and evaluating intangible factors to develop effective solutions
- Recognized thought leadership and subject matter expertise in category management or related disciplines, with a history of contributing to enterprise-wide initiatives and mentoring peers
- Proven ability to build and maintain formal networks and cross-functional partnerships to support strategic projects, even without direct people management responsibilities
What we want you to bring to the team:
- 10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles, preferably in a manufacturing, projectsor operations setting (excluding internships, co-ops, and other school projects)
- Experience leading and contributing to the development of company objectives and principles to achieve goals in creative and effective ways
- Strong conceptual thinking skills to understand advanced issues and implications
- Previous start-up experience a plus
Compensation:
- The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $100,000-$128,000 and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.
Benefits For You:
- 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
- Reasonable use PTO
- $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
Benefits For Your Family:
- 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Benefits For Your Future:
- 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
- Eligibility for incentive stock options
If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, reach out to us at [email protected] We’re here to help.
Top Skills
Erp Systems
Procurement Technologies
Electra Boulder, Colorado, USA Office
6400 Lookout Road, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
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