Pattern Energy · 12 hours ago
Senior Category Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expPattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company focused on transitioning the world to renewable energy through sustainable development. The Senior Category Manager will strategically manage the procurement of goods and services, develop category strategies, and ensure alignment with the company's business objectives, particularly focusing on legal services.
EnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Development of Multi-year Category Strategies and Value Creation
Spend & Demand Management for assigned categories
Strategic Sourcing (RFP, RFQ, RFI) and contracting for assigned categories
Vendor Sourcing Recommendations including identification of best value and lowest total cost of ownership principles
Supplier Performance and Relationship Management for assigned categories
Vendor Risk Mitigation for assigned categories
Stakeholder Partnership and Management for assigned categories
Savings Realization for assigned categories
Continuous Improvement and Optimization of Category Strategy and Procurement Processes
Conflict Resolution and Decision Facilitation with Key stakeholders on assigned categories
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Management, or a related field or 10+ years of equivalent experience
7-10+ Years of experience in a strategic procurement, sourcing, or category management role
Experience developing RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs
Strong Financial Acumen; able to validate savings with finance
Excellent supplier relationship management experience
Experience developing basic cost models and vendor benchmarking initiatives
Exceptional strategy development skills
Experience negotiating multi – year professional service contracts
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities; Able to influence without authority
Demonstrated experience as a change leader
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
Demonstrated experience leading or influencing enterprise process improvements
Preferred
Experience working in Energy (Renewable Energy, Independent Power Producer, Utility, and/or Oil & Gas)
Prior experience in the following spend categories: Legal Services, Environmental Services, Construction Management, Engineering Services, Land Acquisition Services, and Land Surveying Services
Experience with Oracle Cloud Fusion
Prior experience in a start up environment is a plus
CIPS, CPSM, or ISM is a plus
Prior experience influencing budgets is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Family care benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off and bonding leave
Paid holidays
401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Employee referral bonuses
Company
Pattern Energy
Pattern Energy is one of the world’s largest privately-owned developers and operators of wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (6)
2024 (6)
2023 (1)
2022 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11.21BKey Investors
APG Asset Management
2024-12-16Post Ipo Secondary
2023-12-27Post Ipo Debt· $11B
2019-11-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Matthew Rhodes
Chief Financial Officer
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