Category Manager (Metals)

Category Manager

The Category Manager is responsible for leading and managing the sourcing, supplier management, and procurement strategy for assigned commodities, driving cost-effective solutions and supply continuity. This role develops and executes category strategies informed by market intelligence, financial trends, and long-term demand forecasts. The manager evaluates, segments, and maintains key supplier relationships, negotiates agreements and project-specific terms, and monitors performance using vendor scorecards and KPIs. Serving as subject-matter expert, they provide market insights, support budgeting and project procurement, and coordinate cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing decisions. This role focuses on optimizing costs, quality and delivery while improving Supply Chain efficiency and maintaining supplier relationships.

Location: This position can be located at any of our office locations: Phoenix, AZ; Clinton, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Centennial, CO; Irving, TX; or Fargo, ND. Based on the experience and skillset of the individual identified, we are open to a remote-based role with ability to travel to our office and field site locations to support events or department activities.

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyonefrom interns to executivesto share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.

The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and execute multi-year commodity procurement strategy supporting the renewable energy project pipeline
• Identify and engage internal stakeholders across the business to capture category requirements
• Develop, document, and execute category sourcing strategies using best-cost approaches informed by market intelligence, financial trends, and global economic factors
• Monitor market technology trends, policy developments and regulatory changes, and adjust procurement strategies accordingly
• Incorporate market intelligence, analytics, and supplier insights into procurement and contracting strategies
• Develop and maintain should-cost models to identify cost drivers, and sourcing opportunities to drive competitive advantage
• Forecast material demand and build capacity models to drive strategies and actions
• Define negotiation strategy including supplier profiles, commercial negotiations targets, defining switching costs and building Total Cost of Ownership
• Evaluate and segment suppliers based on capabilities, capacity, quality, safety, material sources, and strategic value to the organization
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to pricing, quality, delivery, and product condition while mitigating supply chain risks
• Lead supplier relationship management for your commodity, including establishing vendor scorecards, addressing and improving performance and conducting Quarterly Business Reviews with key supplier/Partner
• Collaborate with internal technical teams and suppliers to optimize specifications and solutions
• Support project management during both early-stage project development and late-stage execution
• Develop specific review guidelines for each key vendor in the category. They shall include cadence of reviews, locations, spend, forecasting, facility visits, quality visits, and managing tradeshow meetings
• Lead and support contract negotiations, including scope, pricing, terms and conditions, delivery schedules and change management. Lead negotiations of Master Vendor Agreements (MVAs) and project-specific commercial terms while coordinating with legal, finance, permitting, and insurance teams
• Apply strong contracting and commercial skills, including scope development, contract editing and monitoring commercial changes from award through delivery
• Lead and manage sourcing activities including Requests for Proposal (RFP) reviews, primary bid requests, supplier quoting and evaluation of bids, proposals, and supplier capabilities
• Coordinate closely with estimating, engineering, legal and construction teams on all supply matters
• Ensure procurement agreements meet objectives related to safety, cost, schedule, quality and delivery performance
• Provide procurement market insights and subject-matter expertise (SME) to estimating, project management, and internal teams to support budgeting, pricing validation, and strategic decisions
• Support project procurement from estimate to execution, validating budgets against supplier pricing and ensuring sourcing strategies align with project needs
• Responsible for tracking and logging all incoming vendor notices regarding project impacts, including tariff changes, force majeure events, and supply chain disruptions
• Analyze procurement data and supplier performance metrics to support company KPIs and continuously improve category management processes
• Supervise and mentor Buyers, as applicable, to ensure alignment with negotiated contracts, material strategies, and supplier commitments
• Lead, coach, and train Buyers and procurement personnel while fostering knowledge sharing and process improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Seven+ years' experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, and/or contract negotiation
• Experience and knowledge in the commodity required
• Experience within construction industries preferred
• Supply Chain Certification (CSCP, CSCM, CPP, etc.) or demonstrated equivalent experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to influence, lead and manage others
• Strong knowledge of construction process and materials
• Strong analytical and advanced problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and technical documents
• Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy
• Excellent collaboration and written, verbal and electronic communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely explain complex concepts
• Ability to build consensus and drive mutually beneficial outcomes with suppliers and internal teams
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels within the organization and with clients and suppliers
• Ability to travel up to 35%

Working Environment:

• When visiting jobsites the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $110,000 - $160,000 / year, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

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