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Senior Category Manager Capital Projects, InfrastructureBizTek People • Oakland, CA, US
Senior Category Manager Capital Projects, Infrastructure

Senior Category Manager Capital Projects, Infrastructure

BizTek People • Oakland, CA, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Category Manager Capital Projects, Infrastructure

We are seeking experienced procurement leaders to help shape a new procurement function that supports our client's most complex and high-value infrastructure initiatives.

Some openings include :

  • Category Manager Capital Projects, Services
  • Category Manager Capital Projects, Distribution
  • Category Manager Capital Projects, Vegetation

These roles will be responsible for developing the sourcing strategy, building and leading a high-performing team, and overseeing the procurement of goods and services that support our most complex and high-value infrastructure initiatives.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape procurement processes from the ground up, collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, and ensure the successful execution of major capital investments.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of construction procurement expertise (EPC, PDB, DB and other project delivery methods), a strategic mindset, and a track record of delivering results in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Job Responsibilities :

  • Manages procurement team to achieve performance consistent with system-wide sourcing and contracting goals.
  • Oversees a flexible and scalable team aligned to project workload.
  • Ensures staffing levels and spend oversight are in line with procurement best practices and capital project demands.
  • Has responsibility for major project sourcing strategy and associated supplier support services.
  • Responsible to manage a large capital project spend portfolio.
  • Partners with Major Projects planning teams to forecast sourcing needs and determine the optimal make-vs-buy mix.
  • Prepares forecasts and "what if" sourcing scenarios to support long-term procurement planning.
  • Collaborates with internal performance management teams to define and track metrics that assess procurement effectiveness, supplier performance, and cost savings.
  • Prepares and delivers regular presentations regarding supplier performance, procurement-driven cost performance, sourcing pipeline updates, and budget tracking.
  • Ensures procurement staff work cross-functionally to understand project scopes, plan sourcing timelines, and execute end-to-end procurement activities.
  • Oversees and self-perform RFP development, bidding, proposal evaluation, and contract award.
  • Partners with Category Management and Legal in final negotiations.
  • Leverages cost / quality / performance data to guide supplier selection.
  • Drives supplier relationship management processes, including scorecarding, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Oversees contract administration processes, including change order approvals, claims management, invoice validation, reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and sourcing policies.
  • Monitors industry best practices and procurement trends.
  • Identifies opportunities to optimize sourcing strategies, commercial models, and contract execution.
  • Collaborates with internal and external partners to improve procurement outcomes.
  • Manages procurement staff through effective recruitment, development, performance management, and recognition to build a high-performing capital sourcing team.
  • Requirements :

    Minimum Requirements :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in capital project procurement.
  • Demonstrated experience managing Capital, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), and Labor budgets.
  • Deep knowledge and hands on experience with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), DB (Design-Build), PDB (Progressive Design-Build) delivery methods
  • Management of large project spend
  • Must have run a $1 Billion+ project in the past. (specific for the Senior Category Manager role)
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • MBA.
  • Proven leadership of large construction contract teams.
  • Strong financial, contractual, and construction management acumen.
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation abilities across all organizational levels.
  • Proven skills in project management and reporting on progress, schedules, and outcomes.
  • Project management : ability to direct the preparation of schedules, records, and reports of work progress, future projects, and evaluate completed tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead high-performing teams.
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