Construction Category Manager

Post Date

Aug 26, 2025

Location

Indianapolis,
Indiana

ZIP/Postal Code

46202
US
Oct 31, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Purchasing

Req #

MIC-672fc997-1161-44e7-96a8-ab256628ca33

Pay Rate

$75k - $90k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Construction Category Manager to work directly for one of our clients in the utlitiy space. They would be joining the procurement team and working with four other category leads. In order to be successful in this role you have to have several years of experience in category construction management and have a clear understanding of capital construction (engineering services, design services, construction services). This person will Develop and execute supplier management strategies for areas of responsibility, work with business unit representatives related to supplier performance monitoring and improvement, monitor processes related to supplier qualification and compliance and take appropriate action as needed.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

-5+ years of experience working in a category manager role within the construction space
-Experience working with sourcing and solicitation applications within procurement and supply chain management
-Ability to read and understand construction documents and drawings
-Experience handling the full RFI process—writing and sending out requests to vendors, collecting their responses, and reviewing them to help choose the best fit
-Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, etc.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

JAGGER
Utitlity asset and construction experience

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.