Director - Category Management - Renewable Energy

Role Description

Director – Category Management (Renewable Energy Components)

EnergyLink, a Quanta company, is a leading renewable EPC firm delivering end-to-end electrification solutions that drive sustainability and reduce carbon emissions.

We are seeking a Director - Category Management with proven experience leading teams supporting utility-scale Wind, Solar, and BESS projects. This role will oversee sourcing and procurement of critical materials—including racking systems, inverters, transformers, structural steel, and cable—while driving enterprise sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and successful project execution. This is a fully remote opportunity open to candidates across the United States (no visa sponsorship available), with up to 30% domestic and international travel.

What You'll Do

• Lead enterprise category strategy across Wind, Solar, and BESS projects, owning key materials such as racking, steel piles, cable, wire, inverters, transformers, and related components.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, ensure supply continuity, and support safe, on-time project delivery.
• Provide senior leadership to a team of Category Managers, setting direction, developing talent, and driving accountability and performance.
• Partner with executive leadership, operations, finance, and project teams to align sourcing with demand forecasts, capital programs, and long-term business goals.
• Own strategic supplier relationships, including performance management, risk mitigation, and category governance.
• Leverage market intelligence and analytics to navigate pricing volatility, geopolitical risks, and capacity constraints.
• Drive innovation and long-term value through supplier partnerships.
• Represent sourcing in executive forums and contribute to enterprise-wide planning and decision-making.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management within complex, capital-intensive environments, with a proven track record of leading teams and executing enterprise-wide sourcing strategies.
• Strong experience supporting Wind, Solar, and BESS EPC projects, sourcing materials such as solar racking systems, steel piles and structural steel, inverters, transformers, MV/LV cable, wire, switchgear, and balance-of-plant components.
• Proven senior leadership on a team of Category Managers, setting direction, developing talent, and driving accountability and performance.
• Proven negotiation skills with strong commercial and financial acumen, including supplier strategy, pricing models, and contract structures.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional and senior leadership stakeholders and translate strategy into measurable execution.
• Highly analytical and execution-focused, comfortable using data and market intelligence to drive decisions and results.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Electrical Engineering, or related field); APICS/CPSM or similar certification preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + target bonus + target equity.
• Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance.
• 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future.
• Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation.
• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development.