Senior Category Manager – Capital Projects

Who we are:

Were transforming one of the worlds oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the best Inventions of 2024 and Fast Company as one of 2024s Next Big Things in Tech Electra is scaling rapidly and were looking for bold driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If youre ready to make a real impact in a company thats redefining heavy industry for a cleaner smarter world we want to hear from you.

What you will do:

As a Senior Category Manager on the Supply Chain Team you will lead procurement and strategic sourcing activities supporting the organizations capital projects. Reporting to the Associate Director of Procurement the role will support the development of category and sourcing strategies in line with company-wide growth objectives to ensure that the organizations strategic goals are met by optimizing cost efficiency and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies best practices and initiatives that support improvements in supplier quality total cost effectiveness delivery lead times risk compliance ESG and other areas as identified
• Develop and lead all RFx activities (RFI/RFQ/RFP) for components and services critical to the execution of capital projects including developing SOPs for selection criteria and driving the selection of suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Manage contract negotiations including terms pricing and delivery schedules ensuring that contracts deliver value and protect the organizations interests
• Support development and execution of all Supplier Performance and Relationship Management activities within the team taking ownership of SPM/SRM programs for your assigned categories
• Support key internal stakeholders such as the Projects Organization by providing in-depth category and market insights and guidance allowing for informed decision making in procurement activities
• Analyze spend data and identify opportunities for cost savings process improvements and risk reduction
• Develop negotiation and supplier performance improvement strategies and proactively participate in problem resolution and supplier risk analysis
• Assist in the design and creation of internal procurement SOPs and policies that ensure compliance with financial legal and ethical requirements
• Collaborate with all internal teams to ensure alignment on project goals timelines and procurement activities
• Read understand and comply with all workplace health and safety policies safe work practices and company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

What we need you to bring to the team:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management business administration engineering or related or equivalent work experience
• 8 years of experience in procurement sourcing or supply chain roles preferably in a manufacturing or operations setting (excluding internships co-ops and other school projects)
• Experience supporting the delivery of large-scale capital projects working to critical deadlines and project milestones in coordination with the project management team
• Has strong financial acumen and strategic thinking to identify and implement cost optimization opportunities across categories and functions
• Highly proficient in procurement technologies and ERP systems enabling process innovation and operational efficiency
• Strong conceptual thinking and problem-solving capabilities with experience navigating ambiguity and evaluating intangible factors to develop effective solutions
• Recognized thought leadership and subject matter expertise in category management or related disciplines with a history of contributing to enterprise-wide initiatives and mentoring peers
• Proven ability to build and maintain formal networks and cross-functional partnerships to support strategic projects even without direct people management responsibilities