Senior Procurement Category Specialist

Why Rosendin?

Committed. Innovative. Engaged.

Rosendin Electric offers meaningful career growth, a true sense of ownership, and the opportunity to work on high-profile projects nationwide. We provide competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and more.

The Senior Procurement Category Specialist will develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories, aligning with Rosendin’s objectives for cost, quality, and schedule. The position focuses on achieving “best cost,” improving efficiencies throughout the procurement process from estimate to contract close‑out to drive savings and efficiency across the company.

• Assist in the development of category strategy to achieve financial value‑add and improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through detailed analysis of the category portfolio, including consolidation of supplier base and spend across all geographical areas. Address key operating priorities including performance management, safety, and compliance.
• Assess work streams and activities for consolidation opportunities and evaluate current and future business processes for best work practice or technological fit based on external market and industry practices.
• Closely monitor the global supply market regarding pricing & commodity trends, supplier capacity, supplier news, industry news, and new product developments.
• Aggressively pursue defined Category Management (CM) strategy to ensure competitive advantage for Rosendin and position Rosendin as a market leader and preferred client of key suppliers.
• Develop and implement metrics to monitor area of responsibility, identify gaps, and implement action plans to remediate. Understand, assess, and anticipate the internal/external strategic landscape of Supply Chain and how these impact the projects.
• Proactively challenge current procurement, estimating, and cost tracking practices to drive improved results.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to resolve complex issues while executing advanced organizational readiness change management strategies.
• Build wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization.
• Ensure that strategies for assigned categories evolve to adequately address changing market conditions.
• Assist in negotiating Master Agreements with key.
• Perform cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks/KPI’s for suppliers and commodities against Rosendin’s projects and divisions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of innovative solutions to resolve complex issues while executing organizational readiness change management strategies.

• 5-7 years of experience in a procurement, contract management, project management or related role.
• Expertise in procurement, estimating, business, and leadership.
• Demonstrated experience developing procurement category strategies.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts with vendors.
• Demonstrated experience creating project management plans that specify charter, scope, cost estimates, schedule, milestones and target dates, and risk management plans.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self‑motivated, driven to succeed, strong critical thinker, and able to think and communicate in terms of process flow.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Management, Operations or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Certification or Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) Certification preferred.

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• General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
• Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.
• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures…