Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.
The Category Manager Senior (Electrical and Bess) is responsible for driving teamwork across our organization to develop supply chain solutions. This role will lead cost savings projects, demonstrate market conditions and price dislocations, lead contract disputes with suppliers, and bring forward value propositions for our business. The ability to think beyond the status quo to develop solutions to sophisticated problems that improve performance, efficiency and safety and make decisions that impact business and project objectives are keys to success in this role!
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Interprets business challenges and recommends standard methodologies/strategies to improve category, processes or services
Collaborates with business partners to develop comprehensive supplier and category strategies
Develops and leads cross-functional supplier qualification and management processes
Builds Key Performance Indicators for supplier performance reviews
Identifies and establishes strategic supplier partnerships to handle costs and optimize resources
Develops and maintains category and subcategory structures
Negotiates and implements contract terms and conditions
Conducts spend analysis and develops measurable supplier management and risk mitigation processes
Acts as the internal voice of the electrical and energy storage industry, translating technical equipment capabilities into commercial category and sourcing strategies
Researches market trends, emerging technologies, and supplier landscapes proactively, as they relate to electrical equipment and battery energy storage systems (BESS) and power generation applications
Engages directly with manufacturers, integrators, and new market entrants to gather competitive intelligence and identify sourcing opportunities
Identifies, evaluates, and onboards new suppliers and technologies aligned with power generation, electrical infrastructure, and energy storage solutions
Builds and maintains strong relationships with suppliers and industry stakeholders across the electrical and energy storage markets
Partners closely with internal stakeholders to align commercial strategies with current industry standards, technical capabilities, and business objectives
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or technology field; minimum of seven (7) year's experience handling a diversified supply chain environment
Preferred: Certification from Institute of Supplier Management (ISM) or American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS); minimum of nine (9) year's experience handling a diversified supply chain environment
Other Requirements:
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
Experience working in a cross-functional environment
Possesses expertise in category and supplier management with the ability to communicate effectively in technically informed commercial discussions
Exhibits strategic expertise in category and supplier management with the ability to influence stakeholders through technically informed, commercially driven communication
Proficiency in material planning along with proactive engagement in market research and supplier networking
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Why Choose Williams?
We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire. With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!
Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes
Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.
Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.
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Education Requirements:Bachelors (Required)
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Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy?
As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.
We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.
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Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits
Growth and development opportunities
An inclusive culture where you can be yourself
Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live
Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules
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