Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC · 5 hours ago
Category Lead
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
6+ years expStellar Consulting Solutions, LLC is seeking a Category Leader, Expert to oversee sourcing strategies and category plans. The role involves leading competitive bidding processes, managing contracts, and fostering strategic relationships with suppliers while ensuring compliance and alignment with company goals.
DevOpsInformation ServicesInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Samrat Basu
Responsibilities
Acts as subject matter expert for particular categories or services
Develops and implements category plans and sourcing strategies for medium complexity categories that optimize cost, mitigate risk, and ensure supply continuity
Leads competitive bidding processes including RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations to secure best-value agreements
Negotiates, drafts, and manages contracts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards
Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with category suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews, fostering collaboration on innovation and continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with the company’s safety, reliability, and sustainability goals
Partners with and influences cross-functional stakeholders and teams in developing sourcing and negotiation strategies for medium complexity spend categories
Maintains awareness of industry and market trends, supplier landscapes, and regulatory changes to drive informed decision-making and strategic sourcing initiatives
Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
6 years of experience in sourcing
Preferred
8 years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in the utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors
Experience sourcing in Consulting / Professional Services, Construction / Related Services, or Materials
Proven ability to lead high-value negotiations, develop contract structures, and drive favorable outcomes
Knowledge of database and information systems – e.g., ARIBA, SAP, etc. – as needed to perform at the job level
Competency in leading cross-functional teams and to drive projects of medium complexity
Strong written and verbal skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Master's Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
LSS-Lean Six Sigma Certification
PMP-Project Management Professional certification
ISM-Institute for Supply Management CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management certification, or similar certification(s)
Company
Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC
Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC, is a boutique business & technology consulting company headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Varun Jhanjee
Global CEO & Chief Sales Officer
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