Category Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company • Minneapolis, MN • 11h ago

Job Duties About the role:

Minneapolis, MN

We are looking for an experienced Category Manager to support the Professional Services category within the Supply Chain organization. You will lead sourcing projects, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and implementing category strategies aligned with enterprise goals.

The Category Manager will partner with team members across the organization to guide procurement projects, optimize supplier performance, and deliver value through strategic sourcing. This is a collaborative role with exposure to business leaders and main decision-makers.

You will follow a hybrid schedule, with onsite work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday, during standard business hours. The primary location is Minneapolis, MN.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead strategic sourcing events and procurement activities within the Professional Services category

Develop category strategies according to our goals

Manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring and issue resolution

Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve cost savings and value

Partner with your team to understand our needs and provide procurement solutions

Ensure compliance with procurement processes, and best practices

Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Procurement

Experience in:

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Strategic sourcing methodologies

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $95.00/hour to $100.00/hour.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visitingwww.wectecstaffing.com

You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link:careers.westinghousenuclear.com

Get connected with WECTEC Staffing Services on social media:LinkedIn

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Vet

As an equal opportunity employer, Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnams Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Westinghouse for assistance.

Minimum Education Required High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required 8 - 20 years

Shift First (Day)

Number of Openings 1

Public Transportation Accessible Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply No

Physical Required Yes

Drug Test Required Yes

Compensation $11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code 55407

Job Type Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

33313

Job Benefits

Not specified

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