Associate Category Manager

Summary

Quanta Services, Inc. is seeking an Associate Category Manager with 1–3 years of electrical substation procurement experience for large-scale EPC or infrastructure projects. This role involves sourcing key substation equipment and working closely with engineering and project teams to ensure successful supplier management and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute category strategies aligned with project demand, technical requirements, and sustainability goals
• Lead negotiations and manage supplier relationships across key commodities
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project teams to ensure materials are delivered on time and within budget
• Forecast demand, optimize inventory, and support S&OP alignment
• Onboard and qualify suppliers, monitor risk, and drive innovation
• Leverage market intelligence and spend analysis to reduce cost and increase value
• Travel to job sites and vendor locations to support field operations and supplier oversight
• Utilize enterprise systems such as JD Edwards, Salesforce and Coupa for sourcing execution, supplier onboarding, and procurement planning

Skills

• 1-3 years of sourcing, procurement, or category management experience focused on substation or utility infrastructure projects
• Deep knowledge of critical substation components, including electrical systems, conduit, transformers, switchgear, and T&D materials
• Proven success in supplier negotiations, contract execution, and supplier performance management for high-value infrastructure projects
• Hands-on experience with ERP and procurement systems, including JD Edwards, Salesforce, and Coupa
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills to support strategic sourcing decisions
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, working closely with engineering, project, and construction teams
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to project sites and vendor facilities as needed
• Certifications such as APICS, CSPM, or equivalent preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 1-3 years of sourcing, procurement, or category management experience focused on substation or utility infrastructure projects
• Deep knowledge of critical substation components, including electrical systems, conduit, transformers, switchgear, and T&D materials
• Proven success in supplier negotiations, contract execution, and supplier performance management for high-value infrastructure projects
• Hands-on experience with ERP and procurement systems, including JD Edwards, Salesforce, and Coupa
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills to support strategic sourcing decisions
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, working closely with engineering, project, and construction teams
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to project sites and vendor facilities as needed

Nice to Haves

• Certifications such as APICS, CSPM, or equivalent preferred

Benefits

• Generous PTO & paid holidays
• 401(k) with a generous match
• Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development
• Remote