JOB ID: 488834 TITLE: Category Manager LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN, USA SKILLS: Procurement, Procurement Management ================================================================================ DESCRIPTION: === JOB DETAILS === Date Posted: 09/19/2025 Hiring Organization: Rose International Position Number: 488834 Industry: Utility Job Title: Category Manager Job Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55401 Work Model: Hybrid Work Model Details: Full TIme, Hybrid Shift: 1st shift Employment Type: Temporary FT/PT: Full-Time Estimated Duration (In months): 7 Min Hourly Rate($): 75.00 Max Hourly Rate($): 79.00 Must Have Skills/Attributes: Procurement, Procurement Management Experience Desired: Lead the development and implementation of category strategies to optimize costs and improve opera (5 yrs); Conduct supply, demand, market, and supplier analyses, including “should cost” modeling (5 yrs); Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or logistics (5 yrs) Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree === JOB DESCRIPTION === SUBMITTAL SHOULD INCLUDE: Two Digit Birth Month/Two Digit Birth Day/Candidate Email CLIENT: Xcel Energy JOB TITLE: Category Manager JOB ID: 1382 DURATION: 7 months HOURS: 1st shift LOCATION: 401 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401 SUGGESTED PAY: $79 # POSITIONS: 1 SPRINT: Please explain any gaps over six months. Are you comfortable working 100% on-site and/or a hybrid schedule? Can you please describe in a few sentences why you see the work experience of your candidate as a fit for the position? REQUIREMENT/SKILL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE LAST USED Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or logistics 2+ years of contract formation knowledge and experience Significant experience with purchasing and sourcing systems Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification (preferred) Education • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance, or related field • Equivalent work experience may be considered in place of formal education Requirements • Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or logistics • 2+ years of contract formation knowledge and experience • Strong negotiation and project management skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite • Significant experience with purchasing and sourcing systems • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills • Demonstrated customer service skills • Ability to attend frequent meetings Preferred Requirements • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification • Experience with complex contract negotiation and supplier relationship management • Knowledge of supply, demand, market, and commodity analysis • Risk mitigation and supplier performance evaluation experience Job Duties • Lead the development and implementation of category strategies to optimize costs and improve operations • Conduct supply, demand, market, and supplier analyses, including “should cost” modeling • Plan and lead competitive sourcing events to support category strategies • Qualify, evaluate, and select suppliers for targeted categories of spend • Develop and maintain supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery • Lead negotiations and establish contracts to support business objectives while managing risk exposure • Monitor and resolve supplier disputes while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations • Collaborate with logistics personnel to implement effective inventory strategies • Create and manage project plans for category strategy implementation, integrating with business leadership • Coach, mentor, and develop Associate Category Managers Job Summary The Category Manager will drive category strategy for multiple high-impact categories, overseeing sourcing activities, supplier negotiations, and contract management. This role requires leadership in supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Acting as a key liaison between business leadership and suppliers, the Category Manager ensures strategies align with business goals, optimize costs, and strengthen operational performance. The position also includes mentoring and developing Associate Category Managers to build team capability and support succession planning.