Category Manager
San Antonio, TX
Experience: 0
Category: Engineering
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Brand: System One
Job ID: 349840
Date Posted: 04/24/2026
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/u9urmy
Job Title: Category Manager
San Antonio, TX
Contract to hire possible
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 5:00pm
The Category Manager will establish and execute third party category management strategies to achieve best value in support of enterprise needs. This role partners closely with business leaders, engineering, estimating, proposals, and operational teams to drive sourcing strategies across engineered equipment, bulk materials, OEMs, fabricators, and strategic suppliers. The role sits within the Procurement Strategy function and supports sourcing initiatives across the enterprise, including large capital and EPC projects.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and coordinate strategic sourcing events and serve as a subject matter expert to Supply Chain Specialists throughout the lifecycle of assigned categories
• Develop and execute category strategies using internal utilization analysis, external benchmarking, cost models, and enterprise spend data
• Establish category goals, metrics, and performance criteria to track savings, risk mitigation, and value delivery
• Align pricing strategies with estimating, proposal, and sourcing teams, including development of commercial pricing models, indexing strategies, and risk mitigation approaches
• Analyze spend and utilization data; build reports and dashboards to monitor category performance and demand forecasts
• Monitor market and industry trends to identify cost optimization, risk reduction, and supplier performance improvement opportunities
• Ensure sourcing strategies align with business needs, regulatory requirements, and enterprise objectives
• Develop and manage relationships with business leaders, functional stakeholders, and strategic suppliers; lead escalation resolution when issues impact category execution
• Define and implement supplier performance measures aligned to category strategy expectations
• Develop internal and external sourcing guidelines and guardrails; monitor compliance with category strategies and contractual terms
• Streamline sourcing processes based on category risk profiles
• Support the development and execution of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs
• Influence key initiatives at decision points, including preparing and delivering communications and presentations to senior and executive leadership
• Drive process improvements, training, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain and expand working knowledge of procurement systems and tools, including Oracle, PPMS, and third party supplier platforms
Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in procurement, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5-7 years of category management or strategic sourcing experience within EPC, industrial construction, or engineering environments
• Proven experience supporting large capital projects and sourcing engineered equipment, bulk materials, OEMs, or fabricated materials
• Demonstrated ownership of category strategy development and execution, including spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier performance management
• Direct experience leading or supporting contract negotiations, contract administration, and commercial terms with suppliers
• Hands on experience using ERP or procurement systems for spend analysis and supplier management (Oracle preferred)
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including collaboration with engineering, estimating, proposals, and senior leadership
Preferred:
• Experience across multiple industrial market sectors
• Prior experience interfacing with external clients and engineering entities
• Experience supporting multi year sourcing programs or large, complex projects
• Advanced analytical skills, including commodity cost modeling, pricing analysis, and ROI evaluation
• Prior experience interfacing with client and engineering entities preferred
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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