Category Manager-Supply Chain

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

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 visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities