REMOTE Category Manager/Strategic Sourcer

Post Date

Dec 16, 2022

Location

San Diego,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92123
US
Sep 06, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Corporate Operations

Req #

SDG-590810

Pay Rate

$48 - $72 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A utilities company is looking for a fully remote Sr. Category Manager to join their procurement team! This individual executes contract related activities and processes associated with the procurement of goods and services. This role requires collaboration with Business Unit managers and support staff, as well as the ability to work on cross-functional teams within Supply Management and throughout the organization. The Category Manager prepares contract-related documents including, but not limited to, contract amendments, change orders and contract release orders. The Category Manager also receives requisitions, develops and executes requests for quotations, leads negotiations contracts for low-value materials and services not directly managed by the category management portfolio teams. This is a fully remote, full time position!

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in a buyer/contracts/procurement/supply chain position

Experience with full life cycle RFP processes (from identification of need through to redlines and post-award duties)

Experience working with procurement to cut releases/purchase orders for vendors

Experience sourcing specifically for services

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience in the utilities industry

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.