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Electra · 2 days ago

Senior Category Manager – Capital Projects

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $128K/yr

8+ years exp

Electra is transforming the iron production industry with innovative technology and is seeking a Senior Category Manager to join their Supply Chain Team. The role focuses on leading strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives to support large-scale capital projects critical to the company's growth.

IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingPrecious MetalsRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Design and execute sourcing strategies that elevate supplier quality, reduce total cost, and improve delivery timelines while mitigating risk and advancing ESG goals

Drive RFI/RFQ/RFP activities for high-impact project materials and services, creating SOPs for supplier selection and collaborating with cross-functional teams to secure the best partners

Manage complex negotiations on pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to ensure contracts deliver maximum value and protect organizational interests

Take ownership of Supplier Performance Management (SPM) and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs for your categories, ensuring continuous improvement and risk mitigation

Provide category insights and market intelligence to project teams, enabling informed decisions that keep projects on time and on budget

Identify cost-saving opportunities, process improvements, and risk reduction strategies

Align procurement activities with project goals and timelines, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualification

Procurement technologiesCategory managementFinancial acumenSupply Chain degreeNegotiation skillsCross-functional partnershipsStart-up experienceProblem-solvingStrategic thinking