Primary Services ยท 1 day ago
Supply Chain Manager - Electric Category
Primary Services is a leading energy sector company seeking a Supply Chain Manager for the Electric Category. The role involves driving category strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and delivering measurable value across procurement operations while leading a high-performing team.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies for electric distribution and underground business units, aligning with enterprise sourcing objectives
Oversee sourcing processes from market analysis and RFP/RFQ development to contract negotiation, supplier selection, and performance management
Expand and manage a diversified supplier base, ensuring supply chain resilience for critical materials
Drive cost savings, procurement value delivery, and supplier performance in alignment with capital plans and budgets
Lead and mentor a team of Strategic Sourcing Specialists, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with engineering, construction, finance, and legal teams to align sourcing initiatives with project priorities
Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and ethical standards while mitigating supply chain risks
Implement process improvements leveraging data analytics, automation, and ERP tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
Experience managing procurement portfolios exceeding $100M annually
Proven success leading teams and executing category strategy initiatives
Strong financial acumen, vendor management, and contract negotiation skills
Proficiency with ERP and eProcurement tools (SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa)
Advanced Excel and data analytics skills
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree
5+ years in energy, utilities, or heavy industrial operations