Category Specialist

Category Specialist - Equipment and Materials

Las Vegas, NV (onsite)

We are currently looking to hire a Category Manager – Equipment and Materials for our client, a U.S.

-based industrial manufacturer supporting advanced manufacturing, electrification, and next-generation technologies. Their materials play a critical role across automation, energy, transportation, and other asset-intensive markets, helping strengthen domestic supply chains.

This role is well suited for an early- to mid-career procurement or supply chain professional who has experience supporting equipment and materials sourcing in industrial environments. As Category Specialist, you will support and execute category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Finance to ensure availability, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.

• Support and execute category strategies for equipment, MRO, and materials that enable day-to-day operations and capital projects
• Lead sourcing activities including supplier identification, competitive bidding, negotiations, and contract execution for assigned categories
• Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Planning teams to forecast demand and support production and project requirements
• Analyze supplier markets, cost drivers, and technical requirements to support informed sourcing decisions
• Build cost models, total cost of ownership analyses, and business cases to support category decisions
• Support supplier performance management through scorecards, reviews, and corrective actions
• Assist with contract development and work with Legal to align on commercial terms and risk allocation
• Help identify and mitigate supply risks through alternate sourcing strategies and contingency planning
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and contract data within ERP and procurement systems
• Prepare category updates, performance metrics, and sourcing summaries for leadership and stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline
• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, or supply chain roles
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, mining, or heavy-industrial environments
• Exposure to equipment, MRO, or materials sourcing is strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills, including spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier evaluation
• Working knowledge of ERP or procurement systems (SAP or similar)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced operational environments

In return, you’ll join a growing industrial organization where sourcing decisions directly impact operations and long-term performance. The role offers meaningful ownership, exposure to complex supply chains, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to