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Strategic Sourcing / Category Management (electric Constructions Material Sourcing)

The Computer Merchant, Ltd

Waltham, MA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$60 Per Hour
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Best Practices, Business Support, Category Development, Category Management, Construction, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Customer Relations, Financial Modeling, Market Analysis, Mentoring, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Procurement Strategy, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Relationship Management, Risk Analysis, Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Waltham, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Strategic Sourcing / Category Management (electric Constructions Material Sourcing)
Location: Remote/Some Hybrid Meetings - Waltham, MA - Massachusetts, Upstate NY, or Downstate NY (must reside within Northeast/Clients territory for possible meetings)
Wage Range: $50-60/hr. W2
Job Number: NGGJP00017319

Required Experience
  • Prior experience managing and mentoring team members
  • Construction and/or utility industry experience is preferred , if not Sourcing in a similar field
  • This role is strategically focused, with an emphasis on developing and executing category strategies

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated professional to join our Electric Materials team. Reporting to a Category Manager, this role is responsible for supporting and leading strategic procurement activities within the New England and New York Business Unit. The successful candidate will partner closely with the Category Manager to deliver category strategies and drive value across the organization.

Our client is leading the transition to a Net Zero future across the UK and Northeastern United States. Achieving this will require innovation, strong partnerships, and significant investment. Over the next five years, we plan to invest more than £60 billion across our UK and US businesses—nearly doubling our investment from the previous five years. This is a transformative time for our industry and presents a unique opportunity to be part of shaping the future of energy.

As a result, our supply chain function is more critical than ever. Procurement sits at the center of our Net Zero strategy, with a clear focus on becoming a client of choice for suppliers while delivering exceptional outcomes for our Business Units. Our transformation is centered around three key areas:
  • Partnering: Strengthening collaboration with suppliers and aligning closely with each Our client Business Unit
  • Scale: Leveraging the size and capabilities of our global organization to unlock greater value
  • Operational Transformation: Enhancing processes, tools, and ways of working to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Key Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver effective procurement solutions
  • Support Senior Business Partners in engaging with Business Units and, where appropriate, directly manage strategic relationships
  • Contribute to the development and execution of category strategies, sharing best practices across teams
  • Lead by example in procurement excellence, mentoring and guiding Buyers to adopt best-in-class methodologies
  • Support and execute sourcing strategies, including end-to-end strategic sourcing processes from market engagement through contract award
  • Conduct market analysis, including supplier research, trend assessment, and risk evaluation, providing insights to global and supplier development teams
  • Partner with Contract Managers to ensure successful contract delivery, identify continuous improvement opportunities, and maximize value

Qualifications & Requirements
  • Proven experience in category strategy development, with the ability to support and guide others
  • Strong background in strategic sourcing and category management
  • Understanding of project management principles, with experience managing multiple projects and delivering consistent results
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare for and lead negotiations
  • Experience developing and managing complex commercial or financial models
Additional Information
  • Location: Massachusetts, Upstate NY, or Downstate NY (must reside within Our client territory)
  • Work Model: Hybrid (occasional travel to office for meetings, training, and stakeholder engagement required)

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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The Computer Merchant, Ltd. (TCM) has provided Information Technology Solutions and enterprise staffing services to Fortune 1000, mid to small sized corporations, as well as Federal, state, and local governments for over 30 years.

At The Computer Merchant (TCM), we are committed to your professional and financial success. We'll evaluate your background, experience and qualifications, and then recommend contract jobs that are the best match for your goals.


Fast Facts & Recognition:

  • 41 year track record of success deploying over 63,000 consultants and core employees in critical positions for Fortune 1000 companies
  • Access to over 11 million unique consultants nationwide
  • Centralized and dedicated client delivery team
  • Supplier Diversity Certification as a Veteran Business Enterprise

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1980
WEBSITE
http://itstaffing.com/